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Recent Examples of coma
On October 11, Carlo had a cerebral hemorrhage and went into a coma.
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Sadly, Dowdy has remained in a coma ever since, much to the dismay of her family and the family of the 2023 Open Championship winner.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
An extremely rare inflammatory condition in his blood vessels caused several blood clots to form on both sides of his head, placing him in a coma and robbing him of the ability to speak, walk and eat.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
My little brother, Phil, had just died after a terrible car crash and a six-year ordeal in a coma.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Emily Harnett, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Sadly, Dowdy has remained in a coma ever since, much to the dismay of her family and the family of the 2023 Open Championship winner.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
An extremely rare inflammatory condition in his blood vessels caused several blood clots to form on both sides of his head, placing him in a coma and robbing him of the ability to speak, walk and eat.
—Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
My little brother, Phil, had just died after a terrible car crash and a six-year ordeal in a coma.
—Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coma
Noun
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Experts warn against colors that stimulate the mind and could prevent a restful slumber.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were able to see Cody lying on the floor in an innocent, still position, appearing to be deep in slumber.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a three-part video series, Sleep Training for Grown-Ups, Paltrow chats with sleep physician and research scientist Cheri D. Mah, MD, to raise awareness around getting a good night’s rest and how to enhance the sleep experience.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Almonds, in particular, are an excellent source of magnesium, which promotes muscle relaxation and can improve sleep quality.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In early March 2024, McIlroy experimented with hypnosis.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But his arrival shifts the film’s entire mood, as his baritone murmurings cast a sort of hypnosis on Clarence.—
Beatrice Loayza,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are many reasons why putting humans into torpor for long-duration spaceflight is a good idea.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
15 Sep. 2016
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His erotic energy jolts the community from its torpor.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Then Covid-19 brought the world to a standstill and Florida still hasn't fully recovered.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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With Trump’s reciprocal tariffs against dozens of U.S. trading partners due to hit Wednesday, the Wall Street investment bank sees gross domestic product growth coming to a near standstill and core inflation ending the year well above the central bank’s 2% target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Coma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coma. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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