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
The news that Sherrod is filing a civil suit, while distressing, could offer a way out of this endless cycle of paranoia — but agreeing to settle doesn’t stop him from spending more time at his secret pad than with his family.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
It’s laced with the right tenor and amount of paranoia and ends on an unsettling note.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
This created paranoia and suspicion between incarcerees and authorities, and also among the incarcerees themselves.
—Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Outdated technology, codenames, and paranoia have marked the better part of the last two decades at Google (GOOGL-2.04%).
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
It’s laced with the right tenor and amount of paranoia and ends on an unsettling note.
—Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
This created paranoia and suspicion between incarcerees and authorities, and also among the incarcerees themselves.
—Jake Whitney, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Outdated technology, codenames, and paranoia have marked the better part of the last two decades at Google (GOOGL-2.04%).
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoia
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Levels of stress, anxiety and depression are already alarmingly high among U.S. adults.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Cycling anxiety thoughts in the middle of the night.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Key Background Recreational and commercial drones have surged in popularity, with nearly a million registered by the FAA, leading to growing concerns about unsafe or malicious use.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Andrea reported the suspicion to the police, and was interviewed, but never heard anything more.Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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Heard was vilified online during the bitter trial between her and ex Johnny Depp, and there are some suspicions that Saudi bots could have played a role, according to CBC News.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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In the November 9 TikTok video, the rescue dog protested and stared at her owner in disbelief.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Valentina asks incredulously, shaking her head in disbelief as the video cuts off.Hannah Sacks, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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