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also paranoidal
as in worried
having extreme or unreasonable fear or suspicion
He was paranoid about break-ins and insisted on checking the locks himself every night.
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Recent Examples of paranoid
The Democrats have no rival to Trump, a master of propaganda whose face, voice and paranoid social media posts are everywhere all the time.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
That’s too bad for several reasons, including Lee’s meticulous reconstruction of Hong Kong and Shanghai under Japanese occupation, paranoid, perilous places in which anyone could be working with the occupying forces or conspiring against them.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Now, per the comic’s description, Cark will trek from Studio City to Venice Beach and onward into the paranoid sprawl of 21st-century Los Angeles, called to investigate his greatest mystery yet: himself.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Living alongside his wife and son, Goldberg has one eye over his shoulder always, paranoid the (literal) skeletons in his closet might soon spill out.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
That’s too bad for several reasons, including Lee’s meticulous reconstruction of Hong Kong and Shanghai under Japanese occupation, paranoid, perilous places in which anyone could be working with the occupying forces or conspiring against them.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Now, per the comic’s description, Cark will trek from Studio City to Venice Beach and onward into the paranoid sprawl of 21st-century Los Angeles, called to investigate his greatest mystery yet: himself.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
Living alongside his wife and son, Goldberg has one eye over his shoulder always, paranoid the (literal) skeletons in his closet might soon spill out.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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The patient’s toe had been amputated because of an infection causing unbearable pain and Dr Shaik, a neurology resident overseeing her care was worried.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration makes major cuts to federal health agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, some Alzheimer's experts are worried about research for the brain-impairing disease being halted, which could impact treatment options and the lives of patients and their families.—
Sara Moniuszko,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With momentum building after the Oman meeting and market signals showing cautious optimism, the next session could determine whether diplomacy gains traction or stalls once again amid long-standing mistrust.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The tariffs are top of mind for auto dealerships, many of which are taking a cautious wait-and-see approach.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Be calm, be compassionate, be creative, be careful.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Buffalo also had an inspiring end to the season two years ago, and that’s what has made fans skeptical that this late-season run means much.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But people remain skeptical, and some commentary isn't helping.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The unemployment rate is pretty low at the moment, but under the hood Americans sure are nervous about the job market.—
Emily Peck,
Axios,
21 Mar. 2025
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This causes folks to be nervous, which triggers a lack in consumer confidence.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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