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skeptically

ADVERB
dubiously
Synonyms


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That plan has been greeted skeptically by analysts, who wonder about everything from its legality to which American oil companies will participate.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026

And though his passion is food — and mine is scrutinizing it skeptically — I forgive him, because the show has become a minor obsession.

From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026

While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.

From Slate ● Jun. 8, 2026

So I gave myself a budget of around $350 a day and skeptically set out to see if anyone not arriving by Lamborghini could have a good time in this tax-free Shangri-La on the Mediterranean.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026

“I thought you didn’t believe in destiny,” said Emma, assessing me skeptically.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs




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