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adjective

Definition of suspectingnext
as in suspicious
inclined to doubt or question claims suspecting dieters probably wouldn't fall for a weight-loss plan that claims you can eat as much as you want

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suspecting

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verb

present participle of suspect
1
as in guessing
to form an opinion from little or no evidence we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13

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2
as in doubting
to have no trust or confidence in I suspected him from the moment he said he was an old friend of my sister's, since I probably would have heard about him

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspecting
  1. suspicious
  2. guessing
  3. doubting
  4. skeptical
  5. assuming
  6. questioning
  7. cautious
  8. careful
Adjective
  • Be sure to double-check the app’s log to confirm all suspicious activity has been addressed.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The tipster said that someone sent suspicious messages over social media asking about juvenile girls.
    Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of suspicious
Verb
  • Players are tasked with guessing a mystery five-letter word—and must do so in six attempts or fewer.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • That lack of publicly available guidance may also leave more taxpayers guessing at the proper tax treatment of certain transactions and unable to proactively assess the viability of certain tax positions before including them on their tax returns.
    Joshua D. Smeltzer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of guessing
Verb
  • Those critics have spent several years berating and doubting her—especially following her most notable setback, in 2021, when she was suspended from the Tokyo Olympics.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There’s no doubting the Ford Mustang GTD’s supercar credentials now.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of doubting
Adjective
  • Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeptical
Verb
  • Don’t allow the pets to be unsupervised in the same room; keep plants on a high shelf (assuming your pet can’t reach it; most cats can reach everywhere) or secured behind glass like a cloche.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The ousting of Assad, who ruled Syria for a quarter century after assuming power from his father, leaves a dangerous political vacuum.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assuming
Verb
  • When accusations arise questioning Sara’s intentions to empower the girls, her identity is put in turmoil.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.
    Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of questioning
Adjective
  • By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.
    ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of cautious
Adjective
  • Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
  • After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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