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as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
was sound asleep when the earthquake struck
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2
as in numb
lacking in sensation or feeling
after sitting cross-legged all afternoon, I arose only to discover that my right foot was asleep
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as in fallen
no longer living
let us pray for those who are now asleep
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Recent Examples of asleep
Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep.
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Jelly, the civil engineer, had also been asleep at the time of the collision.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
To everyone’s surprise, the phytoplankton were not asleep either: Hoppe measured higher levels of the pigment chlorophyll — a useful proxy for active photosynthesis — in the seawater than anyone expected.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Mendoza’s husband, who was asleep in the vehicle, got out and tried to help her as Flanner took off in the Yukon, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
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Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
Jelly, the civil engineer, had also been asleep at the time of the collision.
—Joel Sams, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
To everyone’s surprise, the phytoplankton were not asleep either: Hoppe measured higher levels of the pigment chlorophyll — a useful proxy for active photosynthesis — in the seawater than anyone expected.
—Quanta Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
Mendoza’s husband, who was asleep in the vehicle, got out and tried to help her as Flanner took off in the Yukon, officials said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
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Dedra Simpson isn’t numb to the New Year’s Day tragedy.—
Ira Porter,
The Christian Science Monitor,
6 Feb. 2025
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The Columbia Moisture-control Crew Socks are perfect for keeping your toes warm and dry during outdoor adventures without worrying about numb toes.—
Michelle Polizzi,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2024
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Read, 44, is accused of hitting her boyfriend John O’Keefe with her SUV and leaving him for dead in a snowstorm in 2022.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Four more dead hostages are expected to be released next week in accordance with the ceasefire agreement, according to Israeli officials.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The study also speculated potential future Alzheimer’s problems may arise from the COVID-19 pandemic as SARS-CoV-2 infections have been known to reactivate dormant VSV and HSV-1 infections.—
Rich Haridy,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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By targeting the root cause, that is dormant hair follicles, the treatment has a more complete effect as opposed to what is currently being offered, which only slows down the process of hair loss.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security consultation, a decision will be made on the continuation of the process, including the return of deceased hostages in this stage of the exchange, an Israeli political source said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2025
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Luigi Mangione's Extended Family and Relatives Luigi Mangione's grandparents are deceased.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The expectant mom announced her pregnancy during her late husband and brother-in-law Matthew's memorial service back in September.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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The East should also warm to above normal early to mid week, before cooling off again back to normal (or slightly below) late week, according to the Weather Prediction Center.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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