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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
This is one reason why events of recent years have gained the attention of the world's government as Baltic Sea cables have been repeatedly cut under suspicious circumstances – especially around Finland and Sweden.
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
However, in 2020, viewers became suspicious of the Mormon family’s strict parenting style, after sharing vlogs of them taking away necessities as punishments.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From affinity, the campaign tilted into deeply suspicious fealty toward the Kremlin.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
These tools continuously improve by learning from vast datasets, identifying synthetic media and flagging suspicious activity patterns.
—Dan Yerushalmi, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
However, in 2020, viewers became suspicious of the Mormon family’s strict parenting style, after sharing vlogs of them taking away necessities as punishments.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
From affinity, the campaign tilted into deeply suspicious fealty toward the Kremlin.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
These tools continuously improve by learning from vast datasets, identifying synthetic media and flagging suspicious activity patterns.
—Dan Yerushalmi, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspicious
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More news: Latest Comments From Mike Budenholzer Prove Suns Made Giant Mistake Hiring Him The news broke after Booker made some questionable comments about the importance of communication on the court.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Jun Reina, a former general manager of Capital Public Radio and a central figure in the station’s financial woes, has largely remained silent as questions mounted over a scathing audit’s findings of questionable expenses and financial mismanagement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Initially, as The Times previously reported, prison staff were unsure where to house the detainees or how best to keep them separate from other prisoners.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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The share of respondents who were unsure shrunk from 31% to 25%.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
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Then, in early 2025, a certain South African’s activity on social media, the acquisition of Twitter, a frenzied foray into politics, a few dubious salutes, and now the brand is imploding.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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But mobster Reggie Fontaine (Freeman), who’s been bankrolling Max’s dubious projects, is not at all amused.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
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The market remains cautious about suggesting any change could come soon.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.—
Ella Cerón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2025
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The ripple effect from this trade should impact two areas: The uncertain QB situation and George Pickens.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2025
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In comments at the Morgan Stanley media conference, the Fox CEO was again extremely careful to stress that the goal is not to cannibalize linear television and Fox will not advertise it on linear television but is meant purely to capture those who cut the cord or have never subscribed to cable.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s potential for clarity in resolving any lingering tension, but also be careful not to speak too rashly.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Holiday and Porzingis had been listed as doubtful after sitting out the previous two games.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2025
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Boston's Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday are both doubtful for this game, and Jaylen Brown is questionable with a knee injury.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Suspicious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspicious. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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