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suspects

VERB

distrust; guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume believe consider doubt presume speculate think wonder

STRONG

conceive conclude conjecture disbelieve expect feel gather hold imagine mistrust reckon suppose surmise understand

WEAK

be afraid harbor suspicion have a hunch have doubt have sneaking suspicion hazard a guess smell a rat think probable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain disregard forget ignore leave neglect

STRONG

know misunderstand trust

Example Sentences

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Shortly after the bombing, police named 17 suspects, but only Mieraili and Mohammed were initially apprehended.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

He suspects it is because his chat history includes biological topics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The Kiwi actor adds that he suspects many viewers will make up their minds about Steve before they've even watched the series and "assume he's a sleazy guy".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The suspects stopped the victims on the Florence Avenue onramp to the 710 Freeway in the city of Bell, according to the plea agreements.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

She jumps up and down when she suspects that they are there, and she rarely misses.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario