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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
suspicious claims of being the rightful owner of the property
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as in skeptical
inclined to doubt or question claims
suspicious of any menu dish having a name she can't pronounce
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
you should be very suspicious of those telephone calls from people telling you that you're the winner of a contest you never entered
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Recent Examples of suspicious
Members of the league committee became suspicious when almost all the money disappeared from the account.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The victim must be at least 65 years old, may be in danger due to health or suspicious reasons and the investigating agency has exhausted all its resources.
—Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
According to the press release, at approximately 1:54 a.m. a Savage Police Officer saw a suspicious gray Kia traveling onto Egan Drive from Ottawa Avenue with a broken rear window.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 14 Feb. 2025
Did Belle Gibson visit that very suspicious doctor?
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
The victim must be at least 65 years old, may be in danger due to health or suspicious reasons and the investigating agency has exhausted all its resources.
—Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
According to the press release, at approximately 1:54 a.m. a Savage Police Officer saw a suspicious gray Kia traveling onto Egan Drive from Ottawa Avenue with a broken rear window.
—Alex Malm, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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People are still perplexed and saddened by the questionable move on the Mavericks' side, especially their majority owner, Mark Cuban.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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To what extent Trump is actually willing to take action to expand U.S. borders is questionable.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, police are unsure if the attacker acted on his own and are searching for other potential suspects.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bernardo, on as a substitute, was unsure whether to press Martinez or wait to track the run of Bruno Fernandes, who had rotated wide.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Vaccine backers are dubious that Cassidy will have much influence over Kennedy if he is confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services.—
Karen Kaplan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Previously, the 2008 Sayre Fire in Sylmar that destroyed 604 structures held that dubious distinction.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2025
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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However, dissolving the DoE would require congressional approval, which remains uncertain.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Reporting meant hours of conversation in the car; room for asking the same questions over and over; the gradual diminishment of one’s embarrassment about being ignorant or uncertain; a dilatory attitude of quiet listening and watching; the possibility of misunderstandings resolved.—
Joshua Rothman,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Wide receiver Skyy Moore is the only doubtful player the team has.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Suggs, who is doubtful with a left quad contusion, is averaging 16.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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