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
In an appeal, his attorney said he was also diagnosed with a chronic ambulatory psychotic disturbance with schizophrenia, paranoia and mania from previous brain injuries that he self-medicated with alcohol and drugs.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Don't do anything that may have long-term consequences for the recipient, such as trouble sleeping, an inability to reestablish trust, and lingering paranoia.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realize there is a serial killer hidden amongst them.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 July 2025
In today’s context, leaders must channel that paranoia into urgency—not just to adopt emerging technology, but to embed the capabilities required to deliver on its promise.
—Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Don't do anything that may have long-term consequences for the recipient, such as trouble sleeping, an inability to reestablish trust, and lingering paranoia.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
As paranoia rises, suspicions and secrets are forced into the light, and the locals start to realize there is a serial killer hidden amongst them.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 1 July 2025
In today’s context, leaders must channel that paranoia into urgency—not just to adopt emerging technology, but to embed the capabilities required to deliver on its promise.
—Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoia
Noun
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This is the current situation: Certainly, a trend of appreciating precious metals is at work, but there is also the theme of ‘strategic and critical metals’ anxiety pushing platinum.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This can cause unnecessary anxiety and concern for the dog.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Privacy and security concerns with smart thermostats These programs also raise important data privacy concerns.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The report found that concerns were often handled informally without adequate record-keeping, and that freelance staff felt reluctant to complain due to job insecurity.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Brad confirms Sophie’s suspicions, at which point Sophie confronts Margo.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Their suspicions persist despite the Department of Justice releasing a memo July 7 that tried to close the book on the Epstein saga.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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McIlroy almost immediately looked down and picked up the ball in disbelief.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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The man raised his head, staring up at the sky in disbelief, and then rubbed his eyes.—
Wu Jianren,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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“Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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