as in suspicions
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
from the beginning I had my doubts about the investment scheme
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as in questions
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubts
Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Anyone who has doubts about a call claiming to be Geneva police should call Geneva police themselves at 630-232-4736.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
The state is projected to have $692 million less to spend than the year before, raising doubts about the feasibility of major new investments.
—Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 10 Jan. 2026
Still, unresolved feelings or private doubts could surface, prompting you to listen to your intuition rather than brushing it aside.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Besides, the international flavor of the Netflix hit should help assuage any doubts regarding its appeal to Globes voters.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Fail and offseason begins with doubts at QB.
—Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Rare archival footage and previously unseen material help illuminate the doubts, risks, and reinvention that shaped McCartney’s solo career.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Part of the reason for its lackluster run has been investor doubts about its ability to deliver on AI products.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
Henderson said her family doubts that Emony’s death was an accident.
—Silas Morgan, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
No one doubts that the three Big Ten teams that made these playoffs — Indiana, Ohio State and Oregon — deserve to be here.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2026
For Carlos Franco, doubts about Bellum Entertainment began almost as soon as he was hired as a production assistant at the company’s New Orleans office in 2016.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 29 Dec. 2025
On Lebanon, Washington pushes for diplomacy while Jerusalem doubts Beirut’s ability to restrain Hezbollah without another military campaign.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
But Corrales doubts that worsening economic conditions will lead to mass rebellion.
—Carrie Kahn, NPR, 18 Dec. 2025
The group sometimes doubts the impact of their cause.
—Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
If anyone doubts that Meghan Markle has become one of the most polarizing figures in American pop culture, look no further than the dueling viewpoints presented of her this week by two of the country’s most powerful media personalities, Oprah Winfrey and Megyn Kelly.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
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If anyone still had any doubts about her abilities, this—a supporting part that felt seismic—was their answer.
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Exxon, Conoco doubts But Exxon and Conoco will need reassurances to return to Venezuela, Wright said.
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As its name implies, Cheaters saw individuals reach out to the series asking them to investigate their suspicions that their partner was being unfaithful.—
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The show was among the earliest in reality television, and featured people who believed their significant other was cheating on them hiring a hidden camera crew to investigate their suspicions.—
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Continue reading … WAR OF WORDS – Rubio fires back as ABC host repeatedly questions US authority over Venezuela.—
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Commanders questions Commanders coach Dan Quinn is expected back for the 2026 season, though changes to the offense and the defense remain possible after Washington has slumped to a 4-12 record.—
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As for expectations, government uncertainties over taxes, duties and regulations represent the biggest share of concern, followed by new consumer behavior shifts.—
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Told in direct in introspective prose, Hjorth is able to conjure the creaky overconfidence of adolescence and all its uncertainties.—
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European and Ukrainian reactions ranged from cautious engagement to outright skepticism.—
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However, some legal experts and investors are anticipating a partial or full refutation of the president’s IEEPA tariffs, as the justices showed skepticism during arguments about the president’s authority to levy such taxes without Congressional approval.—
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The measures, which had been agreed to in writing in mid-November 2023, were intended to address Lively’s concerns about on-set conduct and safety.—
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Venezuelan immigrants and political refugees are celebrating the capture of President Nicolas Maduro, despite local protests and legal concerns.—
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“Doubts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubts. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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