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skeptic

[skep-tik] / ˈskɛp tɪk /


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As it turns out, even the most committed skeptic can be won over by a plate of greasy, crisp hash browns, a perfectly smoked brisket or a side of ranch.

From Salon Jun. 17, 2026

A frightening encounter with a fabled Sea Hag in the third episode turns dyed-in-the-wool skeptic Tom into a believer, allowing Rhys to exercise his pipes and impressive pitch.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Of course, a skeptic is going to tell these Knicks that their opponents have been lousy, and what’s coming—the winner of a tense Western Conference Final between San Antonio and Oklahoma City—is far scarier.

From The Wall Street Journal May 26, 2026

Bonner told MarketWatch that, while he considers himself a skeptic that generative artificial intelligence will entirely wipe out the software business, he’s concerned about Adobe, given that generative AI capabilities have made major advances recently.

From MarketWatch Apr. 27, 2026

One skeptic suggested that authors’ descendants be allowed to sue mediums for signing their relative’s famous names to such dreadful new writing.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

As Ms. Wilensky-Lanford notes, at the time of the nation’s founding, Baptist firebrands and Deist skeptics worked together in the cause of liberty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Any interruptions in recruiting officers could set the department back, the skeptics argue.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

In my experience, the skeptics usually come around after the first bite.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Their view: that those AI skeptics could get blindsided this year.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

‘Abu had to go out and get a PC and a dial-up modem. The skeptics all said, ‘It takes people a long time to change their habits and learn a new technology.’

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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