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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
Gossip can backfire, especially in the workplace where rumors could weaken trust and create a more paranoid culture.
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Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Campbell—who first played Ash under the auspice of writer-director Raimi and producer Tapert on 1981’s The Evil Dead—said metal music wasn’t the only thing that the general public was paranoid about in the 1980s.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Some people experience negative effects with even small amounts of THC, such as uneasiness or anxiousness, feeling paranoid or agitated, a rise in heart rate or blood pressure, or nausea and vomiting.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The series starred Jeff Goldblum as a paranoid, insecure Zeus, who stands at the center of a power struggle between the gods and humanity—an effort spearheaded by Prometheus and a group of humans including Eurydice, Ariadne, and Caeneus.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Lindsey Leake, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2024
Campbell—who first played Ash under the auspice of writer-director Raimi and producer Tapert on 1981’s The Evil Dead—said metal music wasn’t the only thing that the general public was paranoid about in the 1980s.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Some people experience negative effects with even small amounts of THC, such as uneasiness or anxiousness, feeling paranoid or agitated, a rise in heart rate or blood pressure, or nausea and vomiting.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024
The series starred Jeff Goldblum as a paranoid, insecure Zeus, who stands at the center of a power struggle between the gods and humanity—an effort spearheaded by Prometheus and a group of humans including Eurydice, Ariadne, and Caeneus.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
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Although dissenters are worried about the cost, the climate change crisis harms everyone, even those who don’t live in a region that is at risk of wildfires.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Many Americans are not only worried about the outcome, but what might happen in the aftermath, regardless of who wins.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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As consumers continue to be cautious about their spending, Amazon’s focus on cheaper items could keep it ahead of competitors like Target (TGT+2.53%), Walmart (WMT+0.53%), and discount grocer Aldi, all of which are racing to lower prices in response to changing shopping habits.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Be especially cautious about implementing AI in areas that may result in adverse decisions being made, such as credit and collection departments.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical about how big an impact Llama’s sinicization will actually have.David Meyer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the premiere of part 2 on Nov. 7 approaches, fans are increasingly skeptical about what lies ahead for the Pogues.Julia Moore, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Voters interviewed at polling sites described losing sleep and waking up early, nervous and worried over who would win the election.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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