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noun

plural of doubt

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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verb

present tense third-person singular of doubt

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

Noun

Shares tumbled to as low as 79 cents a share intraday in late 2008, as doubts grew about its ability to stay in business. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Soon, in spite of my doubts, we were informed that, the next week, cameras were coming in. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Mason started having doubts about Taylor after that and told her about them directly. — Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026 The moonshot idea of putting AI data centers into outer space just moved one step closer to reality, despite doubts about its feasibility. — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 The last thing this young and impressionable Dolphins squad needs is to have doubts that the progress being made, the foundation being laid, is faulty, and fragile. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026 Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo returned to Liverpool for assessment of injuries picked up playing for Sweden and the Netherlands, respectively, and are currently doubts for the Liverpool-City game. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 Nonetheless, there are doubts about whether the matter is viewed as important by voters. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Even if Shipilova's death is an isolated incident, Russia's history of hiding information related to sensitive matters could leave many outside observers with doubts, Hoffman said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Numerous treatise writers began to insist that anyone who doubts the diabolical empowerment of women-as-witches is self-deluded and dangerous. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent. — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 No one doubts Justin Herbert’s physical tools, and the winless Chargers have plenty of issues outside of the quarterback. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026 At the same time, the column notes that doubts about Harris’s electability are widespread among Democrats, given her 2024 loss and questions about whether the party should turn to a new candidate. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Ion Stoica, a professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley, doubts that American efforts to restrict access to powerful AI could prevent the spread of capable models. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026 But Riley doubts the tool will do much to solve the bigger problems in the air traffic control system — particularly the staffing shortage. — Joel Rose, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 Of course, if there’s any truth to this, he should be shot out of a cannon at BravoCon — but Carmella doubts that a ring was even bought in the first place. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 Whatever doubts McCartney still harbored disappeared when the four musicians began to play along with the tape of his acoustic solo performance. — Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubts

Noun

In the meantime, the case is already raising suspicions that the Saudi Arabian government may have been involved.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Her mother drank from the water bottle and realized there was a sour taste, sparking suspicions her water was being tampered with.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of suspicions

Verb

But when adolescent Elia Gheorghiu shows up at school with bruises, the community questions the traditional education the Gheorghiu yougsters are getting from their parents.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
Whereas Riis uses documentation to expose, Rosler questions conventional representation.

— J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of questions

Noun

Experimental results can help engineers identify uncertainties before committing to larger, more expensive demonstrations.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
But there are uncertainties ahead, including MLB labor negotiations, which will address the contentious question of a player salary cap and could result in a prolonged work stoppage in 2027.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of uncertainties

Noun

Of the 13 most competitive Senate races, seven Republicans have expressed skepticism or outright opposition to the agreement that is unlikely to significantly affect high diesel costs contributing to broader inflation.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Leaning into many voters’ skepticism of artificial intelligence and data centers, Biss has also put forward a multipart plan to regulate the industry.

— Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of skepticism

Noun

Patients complete an online survey covering their skin concerns, history, current routine and goals, which is reviewed by a clinician licensed in their state.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
YouTube Dividing Lines Drawn The inseparable relationship between YouTube and TV was clear for all to see at MIPCOM Cannes but serious concerns from the latter remain.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

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