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as in questionable
giving good reason for being doubted, questioned, or challenged
any letter bearing the signature of Geronimo would be of dubious authenticity, to say the least
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as in reluctant
slow to begin or proceed with a course of action because of doubts or uncertainty
I'm dubious about our plan to go hang gliding without having had any training
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as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
made the dubious claim of being of royal blood
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as in skeptical
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
dubious about a diet that claims I can eat all I want and still lose weight
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Recent Examples of dubious
Doctors prescribe it to ease symptoms of testosterone deficiency — among them weight gain, muscle loss and depression — but dubious clinics also sell the therapy as a cure-all for a crisis of masculinity.
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
After a bitter dispute over Walker’s dubious work ethic, the duo ended their partnership in 1909.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Try the dubious-looking but magical house dressing, and be sure to dip your salad’s oversized croutons into it for good measure.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Majors continued his romance with Good, who provided a kind of dubious moral cover.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
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The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
After a bitter dispute over Walker’s dubious work ethic, the duo ended their partnership in 1909.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Try the dubious-looking but magical house dressing, and be sure to dip your salad’s oversized croutons into it for good measure.
—Katie Akin, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Majors continued his romance with Good, who provided a kind of dubious moral cover.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dubious
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Wiggins was listed as questionable on the injury report before being upgraded to available.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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But one thing’s for sure: if trouble runs on espresso martinis and questionable decisions, this crew has already paid the tab.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache Mikel Arteta, Arsenal Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Ja-young not only realizes what’s going on but accepts her grandson’s decision, becoming a reluctant ally in the charade.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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That means consumers and businesses are unlikely to see any relief on loan rates in the near term, although economists are penciling in cuts later in the year, with the majority forecasting a reduction at the Fed's June 18 meeting.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With a Labour government entrenched until at least 2029, that’s unlikely to happen anytime, but the big brands are also big planners, and always thinking about the success of the next generation.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Carvalho said the agents were not in uniform and appeared hesitant to show their official identification, doing so only briefly when the principals attempted to note their details.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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O’Neill Clubs are usually hesitant in handing out bumper contracts to attackers on the wrong side of thirty, and with good reason.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Overall, researchers are unsure why diabetes increases the risk of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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Some are unsure if their application is still valid.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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What consumers can do is consider an identity theft protection service, which scours social media, the Internet and the dark web for your personal information and alerts you about any suspicious activity.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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This kind of reverse inference is the same logic your bank uses when flagging suspicious activity.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Jamal Murray’s injury Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is doubtful due to right hamstring imflammation after missing the past five games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Carvana has posted upside earnings surprises in the past, the investor was doubtful that will be repeated.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Dubious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dubious. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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