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
Leaders need to adopt a future-focused mindset and be in a constant state of paranoia.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
So far, so typical of political thrillers in this age of paranoia.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Current signatories have thus far resisted the pressure to let Beijing in, largely based on the hope that the United States may eventually shake off its trade-deal paranoia and join.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Teddy descends into cruel, self-righteous paranoia, quickly alienating his family — to say nothing of the Maine electorate — in a bid to regain control of his campaign and life.
—Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 26 Jan. 2025
So far, so typical of political thrillers in this age of paranoia.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
Current signatories have thus far resisted the pressure to let Beijing in, largely based on the hope that the United States may eventually shake off its trade-deal paranoia and join.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 14 Jan. 2025
Teddy descends into cruel, self-righteous paranoia, quickly alienating his family — to say nothing of the Maine electorate — in a bid to regain control of his campaign and life.
—Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoia
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While some financial hiccups are normal in early adulthood, ongoing instability could signal deeper struggles with budgeting, impulsivity or even financial anxiety.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Merz vowed to bring stronger leadership in Europe at a moment when Trump had sowed anxiety on the continent by scrambling traditional alliances and embracing Russia.—
Emmett Lindner,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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But investigators have since sought to quell those concerns.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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But there is another underlying concern fueled by the Trump administration's embrace of right-wing, nationalist populist movements that have challenged the very idea of the EU.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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As doctors tried to treat her, Kate’s parents openly discussed their suspicions that a conspiracy was forming around them – and that medical staff couldn’t be trusted.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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He was tasked with heading a congressional investigation into suspicions that wildly popular TV game shows like 21 were fixed.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2025
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Many fans thought Redick’s reaction was in disbelief about having Doncic on his team.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
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Hien was in disbelief, kneeling on the ground, head in hands.—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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