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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
Pino had previously committed Richard to a psychiatric hospital under the state’s Baker Act, one of nine times Richard was involuntarily committed; diagnosed variously as suicidal, paranoid, delusional and bipolar; given temporary stabilizing medication, and released within days.
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
That becomes a great way to place him in a paranoid thriller, which is a genre that’s about mistrust of institutions and individuals.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The process of selecting the next pope is turned into a taught, twisty, paranoid thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The actor went on to appear in the paranoid thriller Three Days of the Condor (1975) and Brian De Palma’s Obsession (1976).
—EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
That becomes a great way to place him in a paranoid thriller, which is a genre that’s about mistrust of institutions and individuals.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
The process of selecting the next pope is turned into a taught, twisty, paranoid thriller.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
The actor went on to appear in the paranoid thriller Three Days of the Condor (1975) and Brian De Palma’s Obsession (1976).
—EW.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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About 47 million people faced an enhanced to moderate severe storm threat from Madison, Wis., to Birmingham, Ala. Forecasters grew increasingly worried that intense thunderstorms farther south will likely bring an even greater tornado threat Saturday.—
Sean Murphy and Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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That’s going to be important because many people are worried about the health of the consumer.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Some loyal Tesla bulls are treating the drop as a temporary setback (or even a buying opportunity), while more cautious investors are rethinking their exposure.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Slow down and stay cautious: On wet roads, slowing down is paramount.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In comments at the Morgan Stanley media conference, the Fox CEO was again extremely careful to stress that the goal is not to cannibalize linear television and Fox will not advertise it on linear television but is meant purely to capture those who cut the cord or have never subscribed to cable.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s potential for clarity in resolving any lingering tension, but also be careful not to speak too rashly.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sophisticated buyers may naturally be more skeptical.—
Ryan Hutchins,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Be skeptical of unsolicited contact: Remember that the IRS will never contact you via phone, email, text or social media to demand immediate payment or request personal information.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trump won't be on the ballot again, but this week had to make a lot of Republicans who will be very nervous.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mitch [Hurwitz, the show creator] was very nervous.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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