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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
But in their new petition to the federal court, Corcoran's attorneys said the state Supreme Court relied largely on the statements of a paranoid schizophrenic as evidence of his own competence.
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Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather, Kim will claim martial law as evidence that Yoon is paranoid, taking his hostility to the North to this new level, and DPRK will declare its armed forces on war alert.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
In many ways, the situation is unprecedented: No one with Kennedy’s mix of inexperience and paranoid distrust has ever held the reins at HHS.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Corcoran is under the paranoid delusion that prison guards are torturing him with sound waves.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Dec. 2024
Rather, Kim will claim martial law as evidence that Yoon is paranoid, taking his hostility to the North to this new level, and DPRK will declare its armed forces on war alert.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
In many ways, the situation is unprecedented: No one with Kennedy’s mix of inexperience and paranoid distrust has ever held the reins at HHS.
—Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2024
Corcoran is under the paranoid delusion that prison guards are torturing him with sound waves.
—Kristine Phillips, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoid
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Rather than being concerned that Musk has too much influence over the president-elect, Jayapal should be worried about who’s making decisions for the current president.Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 26 Dec. 2024
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Gift recipients are much less worried about when the gift arrives.Rebecca Walker Reczek, Cory Haltman, CBS News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Travelers should be cautious, especially along major highways like Interstate 90 and 35, as conditions could remain hazardous.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of course, outdoor activities in cold climates require precautions, including dressing appropriately, staying hydrated, being cautious on icy trails, and pacing oneself.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some were skeptical that this could be correct, but more reports were needed to be sure.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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That could be especially helpful for passengers who are nervous about being on a ship.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Others may be nervous about overusing sanctions, as Steven Mnuchin, the treasury secretary in Trump’s first administration, was.Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Paranoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoid. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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