as in questioned
to have no trust or confidence in
I doubt that you can do all that you say
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Recent Examples of doubted
Following an introduction by rap icon Ice Cube and a video contextualizing Hill’s nomination for the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award (as if anyone in the audience doubted her influence), a knockout lineup took the stage.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Dansby Swanson never doubted himself.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
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Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit.
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Tom Bowman,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Even before its debut, some have doubted whether the offering is pushing the bounds of reality.
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Allie Canal,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Trailing by 27 at half, they were used to being down and doubted.
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Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Antony Karabus of Karabus Retail Advisory doubted whether the landlord of the Madison Avenue site or Authentic Brands Group would seriously consider bringing back Barneys on Madison.
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David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Dansby Swanson never doubted himself.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
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Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
Some residents of northern Israel doubted the fighting would stop.
—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Still, Tom Bartošák-Harlow, a spokesman for the International Chamber of Shipping, a trade association for shipowners and operators, doubted whether merchant ships would quickly start their engines and head for the exit.
—
Tom Bowman,
NPR,
17 June 2026
Even before its debut, some have doubted whether the offering is pushing the bounds of reality.
—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
11 June 2026
Trailing by 27 at half, they were used to being down and doubted.
—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 June 2026
Antony Karabus of Karabus Retail Advisory doubted whether the landlord of the Madison Avenue site or Authentic Brands Group would seriously consider bringing back Barneys on Madison.
—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doubted
questioned
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Asked about the impact of successor Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence, Kamrava questioned the official explanation of security concerns, especially given the public appearance of other senior figures, and pointed to previous reports of his injury.
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His behavior under stress is dangerous to his officers and crew, and his authority is questioned.
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“Doubted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubted. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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