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
Reaction hit its most negative, though, at around 8 p.m. ET, by now 1am in Britain, and maintained dominance through the night as Brits were asleep.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Have fun explaining exactly what went on while your child was asleep.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
In a video posted on March 4, which has already been viewed 1.5 million times, a three-day-old Alex lies fast asleep in his owner's arms, taking a nap in the sun.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The victims' roommates have said all the occupants of the rental house near the University of Idaho campus were home and asleep or in their rooms by 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Have fun explaining exactly what went on while your child was asleep.
—Amanda Rock, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
In a video posted on March 4, which has already been viewed 1.5 million times, a three-day-old Alex lies fast asleep in his owner's arms, taking a nap in the sun.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
The victims' roommates have said all the occupants of the rental house near the University of Idaho campus were home and asleep or in their rooms by 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
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Truth #10: Parts of your body could be numb for several months—or more.—
Meirav Devash,
Allure,
31 Mar. 2025
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It’s become so widely accepted, with authorities seemingly unable or not willing to do anything, that after a while everyone has become numb to it all.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 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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Palumbo, the only person in the Mustang, was found unresponsive and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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There are many others, some dead and gone (Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow) and others simply not listed (Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dr. Strange) who will be missed.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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While her blood was found inside the vehicle, there was no other trace of her and her bank accounts remained dormant.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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For a true super bloom to occur, a high proportion of seeds that have remained dormant and built up in soil over several years must bloom at once.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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After the efforts of paramedics, Martinez was pronounced deceased thirty minutes later.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film is described as The Martian meets 127 Hours, centering on a scuba diver in search of his deceased father’s remains who gets swallowed by an 80-foot, 60-ton sperm whale and has only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2025
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In its latest earnings release, the company reported that its book of AI business has grown to over $5 billion, and its software division posted double-digit growth in 2024 — its strongest in years — mainly fueled by demand for AI and hybrid cloud solutions.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Starbucks introduced a new code of conduct, free refills and brought back condiment bars in late January after ditching the nondairy milk fee in November.—
Kelly Tyko,
Axios,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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