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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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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
Your content drops when your audience is asleep or busy.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Aseel Mustafa Salih, who is married to Mr. Salih’s nephew and lived in an adjacent apartment, was asleep at home with her husband and two young children when the mosque was struck.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The paper-like Paperwhite provides backlighting for when the lights are off (and your S.O. is asleep) and makes grabbing the latest titles from the Kindle shop or your local online library convenient.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The man allegedly snuck inside the girl's home while her family was asleep and raped the child, then fled after her mother scared him away.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Aseel Mustafa Salih, who is married to Mr. Salih’s nephew and lived in an adjacent apartment, was asleep at home with her husband and two young children when the mosque was struck.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
The paper-like Paperwhite provides backlighting for when the lights are off (and your S.O. is asleep) and makes grabbing the latest titles from the Kindle shop or your local online library convenient.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
The man allegedly snuck inside the girl's home while her family was asleep and raped the child, then fled after her mother scared him away.
—Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
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Avoid using direct heat, like hot water or heating pads, because numb skin can quickly burn.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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O’Connell tried to tough it out and stay in the game, but his thumb was numb.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 21 Oct. 2024
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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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In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
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The Russell Wilson experiment in Denver was such a failure that he was eventually cut from the team, despite the financial ramifications: the Broncos incurred $85 million in dead salary over the 2024 and 2025 seasons by releasing Wilson, the largest dead cap hit in league history.Ben Morse, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Visual evidence of dead North Koreans could also confirm the claim.David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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The conflict in Syria had remained deadly but largely dormant over the past several years, defined by low-level clashes between the rebels and Assad’s regime rather than dramatic changes in territory and control.Rob Picheta, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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But what about later in the season, when plants are going dormant and nature is usually more generous with the waterworks?Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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But the season later unraveled the assassination plot on his life, which was ultimately traced back to Jamie and his girlfriend, who are now both deceased.Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
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The two, who had worked together as a duo for 37 years when his concert took place and are both now deceased, shared a near-telepathic sense of communication on stage.George Varga, The Mercury News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Giants aren’t expected to announce it until late Sunday or Monday.Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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