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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
The Dead Internet Theory Is Coming The Dead Internet Theory started life as a meme, inspired by a paranoid 4chan post proposing that the majority of online activity had been replaced by bots.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In the age of AI, staying a little paranoid might be your strongest competitive edge.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Her father was a survivalist who was paranoid and convinced the government was evil.
—The Know, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
After the string of market busts, Akasha was restless and paranoid about keeping his DMT production in one place for too long.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
In the age of AI, staying a little paranoid might be your strongest competitive edge.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Her father was a survivalist who was paranoid and convinced the government was evil.
—The Know, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
After the string of market busts, Akasha was restless and paranoid about keeping his DMT production in one place for too long.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
Adjective
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And although several college refs are famous and infamous within certain fan bases and leagues, college leaders are worried about backlash toward officials going any further.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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This is perhaps the most important reason everyone should be so worried about the Republicans’ Big Beautiful Bill.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Be extra cautious if recreating with sparks or flame.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Unlike his predecessor Pope Francis, who often spoke off the cuff, Leo is more cautious and speaks from a prepared text.—
Joshua McElwee,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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When Miramar native Evans St. Fort opened St. Fort’s Funeral Home in North Miami Beach in 2003, clients were skeptical of a funeral director still in his 20s.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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Industry experts were skeptical the material could withstand extreme pressure.—
Eileen Finan,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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After a decade of mayhem, property destruction, and nervous soldiers firing into a crowd, the rebellion broke into gunfire between British regulars and American militia at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.—
Dan McLaughlin,
National Review,
17 June 2025
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Any time there is a change at that level, people get nervous.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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