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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
Instead, these attempts led Hale to becoming very paranoid, more secretive, and to further self-isolate herself from the world.
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The senior senator from Wisconsin, Republican Ron Johnson, is posing fresh questions about the deadliest attack on the United States in history, feeding into paranoid and dangerous conspiracy theories.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Eva clocks their conversation as extremely paranoid, and Kyle's attempt at smoothing things over with David only prompts David to start up all over again.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Tomlin and Midler more than capably carry the film — Tomlin is especially wonderful as the deeply paranoid Rose.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
The senior senator from Wisconsin, Republican Ron Johnson, is posing fresh questions about the deadliest attack on the United States in history, feeding into paranoid and dangerous conspiracy theories.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2025
Eva clocks their conversation as extremely paranoid, and Kyle's attempt at smoothing things over with David only prompts David to start up all over again.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Tomlin and Midler more than capably carry the film — Tomlin is especially wonderful as the deeply paranoid Rose.
—Barry Levitt, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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However, the bull case for the current market environment is that investors are now less worried about a U.S. recession and are swapping out defensive bond positions in hopes of finding upside appreciation in the stock market.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
13 May 2025
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Nearly two-thirds (63%) are worried about global warming and 37% are not.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This can lead to overly cautious investment choices and missed opportunities for growth.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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Please be cautious in entering personal information as seedlings for your romance stories.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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When Adam Neumann launched Flow, his residential real-estate venture, a little over three years ago, a lot of people were skeptical.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
16 May 2025
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Still, the man who brought the game to life is skeptical.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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A little nervous at first, Harry does well calling the boat in.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 May 2025
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The Trump administration became increasingly nervous at the prospect of a major war erupting in one of the most populous places on the planet.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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