as in drowsiness
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Recent Examples of narcosis
The carbon dioxide was poisoning him, causing narcosis marked by vivid hallucinations.
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Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
After many more tests, the duo’s conclusion was the same as Behnke’s: Yes, the narcosis was real.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
For most divers that experience narcosis, the effects are more akin to mild to moderate cognitive impairment, not the impact of powerful hallucinogens.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2017
The anesthetic is administered slowly, so that the narcosis condition creeps into the hypnotic state.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2022
As soon as the operation is over the narcosis ends, but the hypnotic condition continues.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2022
Because the reef was located so far down, guarding against narcosis or even states of drowsiness was vital in order to let the scientists study the reef.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 11 Feb. 2022
Even experts risk equipment failures, insufficient decompression, and the dangerous confusion induced by nitrogen narcosis.
—Nick Romeo, National Geographic, 11 July 2016
Eliza Griswold, The New Yorker, 30 June 2024
After many more tests, the duo’s conclusion was the same as Behnke’s: Yes, the narcosis was real.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
For most divers that experience narcosis, the effects are more akin to mild to moderate cognitive impairment, not the impact of powerful hallucinogens.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 23 June 2017
The anesthetic is administered slowly, so that the narcosis condition creeps into the hypnotic state.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2022
As soon as the operation is over the narcosis ends, but the hypnotic condition continues.
—Mark Fischetti, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2022
Because the reef was located so far down, guarding against narcosis or even states of drowsiness was vital in order to let the scientists study the reef.
—Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 11 Feb. 2022
Even experts risk equipment failures, insufficient decompression, and the dangerous confusion induced by nitrogen narcosis.
—Nick Romeo, National Geographic, 11 July 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcosis
Noun
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The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms.—
Beth Mole,
Ars Technica,
19 July 2024
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Organized labor shows corporate managements who’s the boss: This year continued the strengthening of union power after decades of somnolence.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2023
Noun
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This is the time to shine for youngsters who have long forsaken sleep and free time in the hopes of raising a champion steer.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
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Otherwise, there are lots of easy ways to protect and improve the appearance of your skin, including drinking lots of water to stay hydrated, getting a good night’s sleep, and prioritizing sunscreen, Rahman added.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Slim, chiselled Tom wakes from his stupor, newly determined to prove his haters wrong.—
Vinson Cunningham,
The New Yorker,
25 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms of severe illness include high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, stupor, tremors, seizures, paralysis, or coma.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American-Statesman,
4 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The trailer features Drake in a trance while posted up in the corner of a speakeasy, sipping on a drink as he’s surrounded by chatty women not paying him any mind.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Feb. 2025
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Hypnosis is a method that puts someone in a trance or dream-like state, a relaxed condition, and it has been practiced for thousands of years.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Narcosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcosis. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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