as in dementia
a very serious mental illness that makes you behave strangely or believe things that are not true
The patient suffers from some kind of psychosis.
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Recent Examples of psychosis
That’s especially critical given these therapies carry risks, and some people are particularly vulnerable to them — for example, those with a history of psychosis, says Alpert.
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
As Delphi’s star rises, P Burke becomes enthralled by her and descends into a tech psychosis with disastrous consequences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Hathaway’s White Queen floats with sweet highs and dark lows, her heavenly air masking a morbid psychosis.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
However, a growing body of research points to possible adverse effects from cannabis use, particularly in vulnerable groups, such as people who are pregnant, adolescents, people with preexisting mental health conditions such as schizophrenia or psychosis, and those with cardiac issues.
—Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
As Delphi’s star rises, P Burke becomes enthralled by her and descends into a tech psychosis with disastrous consequences.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Hathaway’s White Queen floats with sweet highs and dark lows, her heavenly air masking a morbid psychosis.
—Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
However, a growing body of research points to possible adverse effects from cannabis use, particularly in vulnerable groups, such as people who are pregnant, adolescents, people with preexisting mental health conditions such as schizophrenia or psychosis, and those with cardiac issues.
—Carey S. Cadieux, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for psychosis
Noun
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All of this creates new pathways between the brain’s neurons, improving cerebral neuroplasticity and preventing neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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She is left to care for her partner’s elderly mom who battles Parkinson’s and dementia.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Gregory Moore said Cherrie Moore has bipolar schizophrenia and is under treatment while out on bond.—
Jericka Duncan,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Health workers say the sessions are designed as therapeutic interventions for living with anxiety, depression, autism, schizophrenia or other conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Other projects collapsed entirely after structural problems, financial instability, or poor planning surfaced only after taxpayer money had already been spent.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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Running shoes are built for impact absorption at a higher speed and cadence, often being equipped with more responsive (bouncy) midsole foam and a higher heel stack that could actually cause discomfort and instability during long walks.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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“Psychosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/psychosis. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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