1
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
The toddler reportedly drowned in a nearby lake while Nix, a former school principal in Hardee County, was asleep.
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of depression can include having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and having a lack of energy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
That collision knocked out power to the building and caused major damage to a load-bearing wall, injuring a woman who was asleep on her couch.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Symptoms of depression can include having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep and having a lack of energy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
That collision knocked out power to the building and caused major damage to a load-bearing wall, injuring a woman who was asleep on her couch.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2025
Chronic insomnia — an inability to fall or stay asleep or waking up much earlier than desired — could lead to serious issues, including heart attacks and stroke.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
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This includes drugs like lidocaine, which is used to numb pain.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Regarding driving dynamics, the LT is tuned for non-enthusiasts—the steering is numb and lifeless, and the cornering grip is average.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 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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Matthew Terrell Collins Sr., 58, and Matthew Terrell Collins Jr., 29, were pronounced dead at the scene around 6:06 p.m.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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On the second day of the year, police responded to a call where a father and his son and daughter were found dead.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, a fractional COO could focus on scaling operations during a rapid growth phase and lay dormant during less operationally challenging times.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The real culprits, of course, are those bio-raptors who have a severe allergic reaction to light, and (much like certain species of cicada) have lain dormant for years on end.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the supposedly deceased pachyderm turned out to be a yard sculpture toppled by the wind, Palm Springs police said in a Thursday, April 3, news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The researcher team tested their model on rodents and organ donors from deceased individuals.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the prolific writer-director’s latest provides an illustration of how the genre became somewhat fossilized via formulaic writing and overexposure even before 1950s television began churning out Western content in bulk.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Their latest project is not firing researchers or pulling funds—although there’s still plenty of that going on.—
Brian Barrett,
Wired News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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