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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 two of them often complained behind each other’s backs, according to team and league sources, which established a paranoid environment at Ball Arena.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
During the hunt, Natalie ends up colluding with Hannah, Misty, and Van to get away from an increasingly paranoid Shauna and attempt to make contact with someone who can help them.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
But in that time, Mr. Hemphill became increasingly paranoid.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Isolated and fearful, Josef K grows paranoid the longer this drags on.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
During the hunt, Natalie ends up colluding with Hannah, Misty, and Van to get away from an increasingly paranoid Shauna and attempt to make contact with someone who can help them.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
But in that time, Mr. Hemphill became increasingly paranoid.
—Taylor Tiamoyo Harris, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Isolated and fearful, Josef K grows paranoid the longer this drags on.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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My client is worried about losing benefits, which is not a reason to worry.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Investors had also been worried about the fallout from sweeping U.S. tariffs that are prompting businesses to rein in spending.—
Deborah Sophia and Aditya Soni,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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While public support for cannabis legalization has grown, recent events indicate a more cautious approach.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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So for a couple of reasons, the Red Sox are playing it cautious with Anthony, even with the latest foot injury, undoubtedly to the frustration of most of their fan base.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That makes careful construction of games to maximize engagement vital, said Nate Jones, vice president of corporate strategy and development for Sony Interactive Entertainment, the PlayStation unit of Sony.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Wild first 20 minutes Most of this series has seen each team playing a very careful brand of hockey, feeling each other out in the first period, with few shots on goal and even fewer legitimate scoring opportunities.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Some are skeptical given his slight wingspan and arm length and wonder if a move to left guard may eventually be necessary.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Listen, many Gomez fans were skeptical when the singer confirmed her relationship with the prolific music producer back in December 2023.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Dellow was nervous about rush hour traffic, but the Uber dropped Nikishin off at 6:45 p.m. at the airport.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Your younger colleague is nervous about each conversation.—
Jay Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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