1
as in guesses
to form an opinion from little or no evidence
we suspected that the runaway was a little younger than the 16 she claimed to be—more like 13
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as in doubts
to have no trust or confidence in
I suspected him from the moment he said he was an old friend of my sister's, since I probably would have heard about him
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Recent Examples of suspects
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
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Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
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Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The plot follows an HR executive named Val at a South Bay aerospace company who suspects that Leela, a young, female engineer, was snubbed for a promotion.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Vibrio vulnificus is fatal if left untreated, and anyone who suspects they've been infected should see their doctor or visit the emergency room immediately.
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Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
That may well be the model if Swift and Kelce already had a smaller, private ceremony, as Terenzio suspects.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Harper suspects Bichette, after seven seasons in Toronto, won’t be treated as a traitor.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — no shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Marcia Dunn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Noun
Two suspects hit several businesses in the Fairfax District early Tuesday morning, with one suspect in police custody.
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Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
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Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
One of the suspects was found guilty of first-degree murder in June 2021, among a list of other charges, while the other suspect pleaded guilty in early 2020 to 17 counts, including murder charges.
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Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Nicole Brown, a historian of Martha Jefferson at Monticello, suspects that the impossible date was the result of turmoil in Jefferson’s personal life.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
The plot follows an HR executive named Val at a South Bay aerospace company who suspects that Leela, a young, female engineer, was snubbed for a promotion.
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Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Vibrio vulnificus is fatal if left untreated, and anyone who suspects they've been infected should see their doctor or visit the emergency room immediately.
—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
That may well be the model if Swift and Kelce already had a smaller, private ceremony, as Terenzio suspects.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
Harper suspects Bichette, after seven seasons in Toronto, won’t be treated as a traitor.
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Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — no shades of cotton-candy pink.
—
Marcia Dunn,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Dransfield suspects these fluffy, wispy worlds are probably white or blue, depending on whether the skies there are cloudy — not shades of cotton-candy pink.
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CBS News,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspects
Noun
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His girlfriend, Syanna Ruiz, held their child in court, demanding the defendants remain behind bars.
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In court documents, O’Hara alleged the defendants violated his First and Fourth Amendment rights, accusing them of unlawfully restricting free speech and initiating an unlawful seizure while using excessive force.
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When a player guesses a word, the squares change color to provide feedback.
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This adds another layer of protection if someone steals or guesses your password.
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Because of South Florida's isolation, Carr doubts news of the Declaration of Independence reached the area's small population.
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Nobody doubts the power of Hermès; the doubts seem to be on the expectations side of the equation.
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If your yard feels more unruly than relaxing, one of these common culprits may be to blame.
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Everyone’s heartburn triggers are different, but common culprits include coffee, alcohol, chocolate, peppermint, citrus, garlic, carbonated drinks, and spicy and fatty foods, Toriz says.
Verb
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The Gulf, though legally unchanged, now assumes direct Iranian strike risks.
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Photos of the chefs are right there on the packaging, and the service correctly assumes that their reputations will draw you in.
Verb
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While the morning may feel personal — especially if someone questions your judgment, appearance or direction — avoid treating their feedback (or silence) as rejection.
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This view is shared by Olivier Coste at Château des Adouzes, who questions where the chase after lightness leads.
Noun
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Supporters will argue that criminals should not be able to hide behind wallets.
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And just like Alito, some members of my family have forgotten our history and support Trump or favor some of his immigration policies, dismissing new arrivals as criminals or lazy.
Verb
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This is not true, unless, Miss Manners supposes, your definition of formality begins and ends with having to wear shoes.
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Farrell supposes that no high school baseball team in the nation has traveled as much as Orange Lutheran has.
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“Suspects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspects. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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