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sneaking suspicion

NOUN
assumption
Synonyms
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acceptance belief expectation guess hunch hypothesis inference premise presumption supposition suspicion theory
STRONG
conjecture fancy posit postulate postulation presupposition shot stab supposal surmise theorization
WEAK
accepting assuming shot in the dark
Antonyms
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disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth
WEAK
doubt genuineness naturalness realness unexpected
NOUN
conjecture
Synonyms
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guesswork hunch hypothesis inference supposition
STRONG
conclusion fancy guess guesstimate notion opinion presumption surmise theorizing theory
WEAK
perhaps shot in the dark stab in the dark
Antonyms
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proof reality truth
STRONG
calculation certainty fact measurement
NOUN
guess
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assumption conclusion conjecture feeling guesswork hunch hypothesis inference judgment opinion prediction presumption supposition theory
STRONG
deduction divination estimate fancy guesstimate induction notion postulate postulation presupposition reckoning shot stab supposal surmisal surmise suspicion thesis view
WEAK
ballpark figure shot in the dark
Antonyms
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fact proof reality truth
STRONG
certainty knowledge
WEAK
calculation measurement
NOUN
inkling
Synonyms
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hunch indication
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conception cue glimmering hint impression innuendo intimation lead notion suggestion suspicion tip whisper
WEAK
faintest idea foggiest idea hot lead tip-off
Antonyms
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information
NOUN
postulation
Synonyms
STRONG
acceptance belief conjecture expectation fancy guess hunch hypothesis inference posit postulate premise presumption presupposition shot stab supposal supposition surmise suspicion theorization theory thesis
WEAK
accepting assuming shot in the dark
Antonyms
STRONG
calculation certainty disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth
NOUN
presumption
Synonyms
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assumption likelihood premise supposition suspicion
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anticipation basis chance conjecture grounds guess opinion plausibility posit postulate postulation presupposition probability reason shot stab surmise thesis
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apriorism shot in the dark
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fact knowledge reality
STRONG
calculation certainty measurement proof truth
WEAK
humility
NOUN
presupposition
Synonyms
STRONG
acceptance belief conjecture expectation fancy guess hunch hypothesis inference posit postulate postulation premise presumption shot stab supposal supposition surmise suspicion theorization theory thesis
WEAK
accepting assuming shot in the dark
Antonyms
STRONG
calculation certainty disbelief fact knowledge measurement proof reality truth
NOUN
speculation
Synonyms
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belief conjecture opinion thought
STRONG
cerebration cogitation consideration contemplation deliberation excogitation guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis meditation reflection review shot stab studying supposition surmise thinking weighing
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brainwork shot in the dark stab in the dark
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reality truth
STRONG
disdain disregard ignorance knowledge measurement neglect proof
WEAK
abstention fact information
NOUN
suggestion
Synonyms
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approach charge idea instruction invitation motion opinion proposal proposition recommendation resolution tip
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advancement angle bid bit brainchild commendation exhortation gimmick injunction lead outline pitch presentation proffer reminder scheme setup steer submission telltale tender testimonial thesis tip-off
WEAK
big idea game plan hot lead
Antonyms
STRONGEST
condemnation question
WEAK
declaration demand order telling
NOUN
supposition
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conjecture guesswork hunch hypothesis presumption thesis
STRONG
assumption condition doubt guessing guesstimate idea likelihood notion opinion posit postulate postulation premise presupposition speculation surmise suspicion theory view
WEAK
apriorism rough guess shot in the dark stab in the dark suppose
Antonyms
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fact proof reality truth
STRONG
certainty information knowledge trust
NOUN
surmise
Synonyms
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assumption attempt conjecture deduction guesstimate guesswork hunch hypothesis idea inference notion opinion possibility presumption speculation supposition suspicion theory thought
Antonyms
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certainty fact information knowledge proof reality truth
WEAK
calculation measurement
NOUN
suspicion
Synonyms
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conjecture cynicism distrust impression jealousy misgiving mistrust notion skepticism uncertainty wariness
STRONG
chariness dubiety guess guesswork hunch idea incertitude incredulity qualm supposition surmise wonder
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bad vibes dubiosity funny feeling gut feeling lack of confidence nonbelief
Antonyms
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belief certainty confidence faith sureness trust
STRONG
calculation knowledge measurement proof reality
WEAK
information

Example Sentences

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But I have a sneaking suspicion, Solitary Gourmet, that you have all of this in the bag.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

More than a decade ago, engineer Abid Omar had a "sneaking suspicion" that what the government described as seasonal fog was actually a new phenomenon.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Ireland are still favourites but I have a sneaking suspicion France can cause an upset in Dublin.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025

I have a sneaking suspicion, however, that he isn't too worried about that.

From Salon • Sep. 18, 2024

As a child I'd always harbored a sneaking suspicion that I might be a genius.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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