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complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
the car accident left one athlete with paralysis from the waist down
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Recent Examples of paralysis
During the past two years, Bieber has not toured or released new music, citing health issues, including the effects of partial paralysis caused by Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome.
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
But when the body’s fight-or-flight survival response doesn’t let up, temporary changes such as muscle tension, shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat and edginess can give way to headaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, and the debilitating paralysis symptomatic of chronic anxiety or depression.
—Sara Sidner, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by facial nerve paralysis.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
According to Gartner, 77% of B2B buyers report their last purchase as overly complex, arising from information overload and leading to decision paralysis.
—Runki Goswami, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
But when the body’s fight-or-flight survival response doesn’t let up, temporary changes such as muscle tension, shallow breathing, rapid heartbeat and edginess can give way to headaches, trouble sleeping, irritability, and the debilitating paralysis symptomatic of chronic anxiety or depression.
—Sara Sidner, CNN, 19 Jan. 2025
The syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by facial nerve paralysis.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
According to Gartner, 77% of B2B buyers report their last purchase as overly complex, arising from information overload and leading to decision paralysis.
—Runki Goswami, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralysis
Noun
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One obvious issue with this sort of building is that spiral stairs are not accessible for those with disabilities.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2025
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TennCare is the primary insurance provider for adults with disabilities, children and some elderly Tennesseans, among other groups.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to prosecutors, the girl suffered from a rare form of epilepsy and had cognitive impairments.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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Supplementation also does not appear to delay cognitive decline in people with mild cognitive impairment, according to another review.—
Jennifer Lefton, MS, RD/N, CNSC, FAND,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Embiid, though, was still battling injury throughout that series, which included Bell’s palsy.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
23 Oct. 2024
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No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.—
Stephani Sutherland,
Scientific American,
15 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Sales in international markets rose 0.1%, saddled by weakness in Britain.—
Savyata Mishra,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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But Butler’s debut signified the Warriors’ most hopeful moment in months, an introduction of a superstar who seems to blend well into their system, helps solve their biggest weaknesses and accentuates Curry, who has been dying for a co-star for a few seasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Paralysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralysis. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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