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as in dubiousness
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as in disbelief
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Noun
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The two — who share son Jack, who is now 10, daughter Addy, 6, and son Hunter, 5 — were in disbelief at the news.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
9 May 2025 -
One survivor, Mirtha Fuentes, told local media of her emotional disbelief after surviving the plane crash.—
Marlon Sorto,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Just make sure to approach every trade idea with a healthy dose of incredulity.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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But when visitors are told that Washington’s reaction has largely been bureaucratic and indifferent, their incredulity only grows.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Political Gaslighting Political gaslighting is a form of dishonesty that distracts or confuses public opinion about a political issue, according to political communications researchers.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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For example, talking about a co-worker's dishonesty or whether children are safe around someone—though disparaging toward that individual—may have widespread benefit, McAndrew said.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Doubtfulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doubtfulness. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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