as in anxiety
a feeling that one does not know the whole truth or that someone else is not being truthful
Each half of the unhappy couple was constantly wracked with paranoia that the other was cheating.
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Recent Examples of paranoia
As days pass, resources dwindle, tempers flare and paranoia grows.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 11 July 2025
He was later diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health condition marked by hallucinations, depression and paranoia.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Years later, the child returns, triggering paranoia and violence.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2025
Lyonne, a clear fan of Dutch angles, leans into the paranoia in her direction in these scenes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 11 July 2025
He was later diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, a mental health condition marked by hallucinations, depression and paranoia.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Years later, the child returns, triggering paranoia and violence.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2025
Lyonne, a clear fan of Dutch angles, leans into the paranoia in her direction in these scenes.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoia
Noun
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Ultimately, these discussions about college don’t have to include arguments or high anxiety.—
Robert Cole,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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By Linda Wells Skin in the Game Leather Bound Tanning is back, and Gen Z is ignoring the risks, turning to sunbathing and tanning beds to soothe anxiety and feel in control By Erin Flaherty Read On Dietary Restrictions?—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For Type 2 Diabetes, Potatoes Have a Bad Rap Blood sugar control is no small concern for Americans.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
8 Aug. 2025
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Days before her baby's recent health concern, Vaccaro shared snaps of Capri on the way to church, spending time with a cousin and playing with her mom at a park.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the more-attractive partner may become the recipient of idealization and suspicion.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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Rethinking Leadership in a Hybrid Era Effective leadership will depend on first understanding AI's role without fear or suspicion.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both Ripley and Sky were left in disbelief as Naomi scampered away with the championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Despite the win leaving his wife in disbelief, the winner was nonchalant.—
Daniella Segura,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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