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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 ongoing sabotage by Russia has created an environment where Russia’s adversaries feel uncomfortable and anxious and slightly paranoid.
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Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
The Barnetts, most likely inspired by the 2009 film Orphan, became paranoid that their new daughter, Natalie Grace, wasn’t actually a young girl.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest lawsuit portrays Jones as growing increasingly paranoid and rattled by negative press about her in outlets like Puck and Business Insider as well as on an anonymous website that detailed her alleged treatment of employees and clients.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The administration promptly disobeyed a federal court’s order to halt deportation flights under a paranoid anti-foreigner law enacted in 1798.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 23 Mar. 2025
The Barnetts, most likely inspired by the 2009 film Orphan, became paranoid that their new daughter, Natalie Grace, wasn’t actually a young girl.
—Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
The latest lawsuit portrays Jones as growing increasingly paranoid and rattled by negative press about her in outlets like Puck and Business Insider as well as on an anonymous website that detailed her alleged treatment of employees and clients.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
The administration promptly disobeyed a federal court’s order to halt deportation flights under a paranoid anti-foreigner law enacted in 1798.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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Many Americans are worried that their First Amendment right to free speech is fading.—
Leila Fadel,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Collins said Republicans also need to be cautious about slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides food benefits to low-income families, another budget-cutting target identified by fiscal conservatives.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
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At times, that can mean there’s reason to be optimistic or perhaps to be cautious about a hot start.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
11 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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Hot sleepers will love the coolness of this duvet cover, as well as the hotel feel of its crisp corners and careful stitching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
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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This causes folks to be nervous, which triggers a lack in consumer confidence.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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