paranoia

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

My working theory is that they tap into audiences with a preexisting suspicion that the world is wicked — they prove paranoia to be well-founded.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

On the most fundamental level, the demand for privacy is not about paranoia or fear.

From Salon • Feb. 20, 2026

The paranoia and fear fomented by the sweeping immigration crackdown in the Midwestern state has led many migrants -- both those with legal status and those without -- to shelter at home, campaigners say.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Whispers and doubts will be circulating all over Beijing and at every level of party and army leadership, checked only by the paranoia of officials fearing for their careers and lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

But I couldn’t let my paranoia keep him from riding himself.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera