- present participle of suspect.
suspecting
Example Sentences
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Still, it’s worth noting that Sink’s role has been the subject of much speculation, with fans suspecting she would play Marvel-verse X-Men telekinetic and telepath Jean Grey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Movies rarely venture so far into the hearts of ordinary people trying to do their best but suspecting they have made a great many irreparable mistakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
When you start suspecting that your position might be terminated, it’s easy to mentally check out.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 12, 2026
Owners of the private collection contacted Dr Goldring after reading her book on Hilliard, suspecting the tiny painting in their collection to be of the renowned miniaturist.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2025
Jillson glanced at Reynie and Kate, and at Constance in the back, obviously suspecting one of them as a cheating partner.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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