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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
On top of that, hundreds of aging concrete bunkers, built during the reign of paranoid Communist dictator Enver Hoxha, dot the island.
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
The men are outright paranoid, ducking down alleys or peering out of second-story windows.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
His hysterical and paranoid tenor made this easy to dismiss as excuse-making for his difficulties governing in his first term and his myriad legal problems.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
But the seven former employees the Observer spoke to, including Canty, described him as a vindictive, paranoid and ego-driven boss.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2025
The men are outright paranoid, ducking down alleys or peering out of second-story windows.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025
His hysterical and paranoid tenor made this easy to dismiss as excuse-making for his difficulties governing in his first term and his myriad legal problems.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
But the seven former employees the Observer spoke to, including Canty, described him as a vindictive, paranoid and ego-driven boss.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for paranoid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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How worried should the team be about his availability for the playoffs?—
AAron Ontiveroz,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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But in the early days of the second Donald Trump presidency, LGBTQ+ communities across the U.S. are more worried about their digital privacy than ever before.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, few Republicans view the economy as excellent or good, marking a cautious optimism amidst ongoing economic concerns.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Forest have been more cautious with loans in the 2024-25 season.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful to not over mix the bread-stir just until combined for a better texture.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Cherelle Parker advises citizens on Thursday to be careful when celebrating the Super Bowl.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Federal Trade Commission under President Trump is beefing up its staff with a string of new hires who are skeptical of Big Tech.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Joel Corry, a former agent who covers NFL contracts and the salary cap for CBS Sports, is skeptical of a quick resolution.—
Jerry McDonald,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Both Hancock and Quaid recall their first meeting about the script — especially how nervous the actor was.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
4 Feb. 2025
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These tips can help nervous flyers manage or overcome their fear of the skies.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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