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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
And as the tension and fear mount, being trapped in a glorified tin can in the North Sea drives the survivors to paranoid extremes.
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Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
From there, what Rose believed to be the patient’s paranoid ramblings became all too real.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Opponents of fluoridation have played on paranoid fears for decades, but into the 1960s, these were popularly dismissed as ravings from fringe organizations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
There’s a strict and paranoid president of the residents’ council, a former costume designer to the stars, and plenty more friends and suspects who elicit plenty of laughs.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
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Matt Kamen, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
From there, what Rose believed to be the patient’s paranoid ramblings became all too real.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Opponents of fluoridation have played on paranoid fears for decades, but into the 1960s, these were popularly dismissed as ravings from fringe organizations.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
There’s a strict and paranoid president of the residents’ council, a former costume designer to the stars, and plenty more friends and suspects who elicit plenty of laughs.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for paranoid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
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Still, some residents are worried about the drones.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
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Lawmakers in New Jersey and beyond grew worried Friday about the now-regular spotting of drones over the state, with officials calling for answers and more transparency from federal agencies.The Hill, The Hill, 13 Dec. 2024
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By recommending a cautious approach, Decentralized Masters enabled its members to make informed decisions in a volatile market.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trump's call for an immediate ceasefire went beyond the public policy stands taken by the Biden administration and Ukraine and drew a cautious response from Zelenskyy.ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND JOANNA KOZLOWSKA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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After that, Buckley seemed more careful about positioning, doing his best to keep the action in the open while not allowing Covington to close in and work from the clinch.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Behind, kids are hoisted — careful with that hot chocolate!Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Residents who are still skeptical of the police department's effectiveness were frustrated Thursday night by continued issues of homeless encampments and substance use.Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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Moscow does not publicize its military losses, and analysts are skeptical of casualty reports from both sides.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Tyler Hines did such an amazing job of being a mentor this season, and a supporter for all of us nervous guys in the middle of a competition.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Read more Auto giants are getting nervous about the prospect of mega fines as EV demand falters ‘Europe’s Detroit’ built a thriving car industry.Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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