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[skep-tik] / ˈskɛp tɪk /


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If you’re a skeptic, you might wonder whether freedom and fairness create risks many people shouldn’t take.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A vaccine skeptic, Kennedy has shared mixed messaging on MMR vaccine, at times endorsing it and other times sharing unproven claims about its safety.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

Until a few years ago, Levanon was a longtime skeptic of the idea that transformative technologies would sharply boost productivity and speed up the long-term growth of the U.S. economy.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

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

Eras, like many people who held seances, was a skeptic, but intrigued.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman

Thad Kousser, a UC-San Diego political science professor, said that electing election skeptics to office doesn’t necessarily mean that they will throw a wrench into the process.

From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026

History is on the side of the skeptics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Proponents argue that it gives them sophisticated analysis that would otherwise only be available to professionals, although skeptics worry that AI’s growing use in investing could put less-experienced investors in financial danger.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

While the magazine’s monthly circulation eventually topped 500,000, it also fueled skeptics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 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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