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 Walls Have Ears Berger also utilized sound to access Fiennes’ character’s paranoia.
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
The Senators’ arguments and demands were a mixture of Cold War paranoia and savvy politics.
—Duncan Money / Made By History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
Ingestion of synthetic bath salts, also known as Alpha-PVP or cathinone, can lead to bizarre behavior such as paranoia and extreme strength, according to authorities.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
As tensions rise both at home and in his professional life, the disappearance of a gun becomes a pivotal moment in the story upping the ante on the film’s tension as Iman’s mistrust and paranoia, even of his own family, builds.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2024
The Senators’ arguments and demands were a mixture of Cold War paranoia and savvy politics.
—Duncan Money / Made By History, TIME, 8 Jan. 2025
Ingestion of synthetic bath salts, also known as Alpha-PVP or cathinone, can lead to bizarre behavior such as paranoia and extreme strength, according to authorities.
—CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
As tensions rise both at home and in his professional life, the disappearance of a gun becomes a pivotal moment in the story upping the ante on the film’s tension as Iman’s mistrust and paranoia, even of his own family, builds.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paranoia
Noun
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Participating in rituals and routine has been shown to provide solace against anxiety and grief.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like friends or family.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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And recently thousands of physicians and others in health care have signed onto letters echoing these concerns.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2025
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Lifting their lips Growling Baring their teeth Addressing Resource Guarding If a dog displays resource guarding, owners are encouraged to consult a veterinarian to rule out underlying medical issues, as behavioral changes or aggression could indicate health concerns.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Privy to his suspicions and intentions is a mysterious gardener who seems to come out of nowhere with myriad solutions to our hero’s problems.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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After analyzing the videos, the team confirmed their suspicions: When one chimp started peeing, others quickly followed suit.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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The 10-episode series blended engaging protagonists, thrilling action set pieces, and just enough twists to have you on the edge of your seat without leaning back into full disbelief.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement The news left Allen gasping in disbelief, given the state of the surroundings.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Paranoia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paranoia. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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