1
as in numbed
lacking in sensation or feeling
I've been sitting in the same position for too long and now my feet are numb
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as in blank
not expressing any emotion
apparently in shock, he answered the police officer's questions with a numb expression on his face
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
years of physical and emotional abuse had rendered the woman numb and withdrawn
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
wait for the medication to numb your mouth
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Recent Examples of numb
Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
In a season of record lows, there is almost a numb sensation accompanying Manchester United’s slump to 15th place in the table.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Floria is a portrait of unflappable repression, the sort of level of stress that numbs the muscles in the face to be nothing other than blank.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
But fear is a concept that floats somewhere beyond your immediate reach, like that numb hand lying naked in the snow.
—Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
In a season of record lows, there is almost a numb sensation accompanying Manchester United’s slump to 15th place in the table.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
Verb
The numbing action is particularly effective thanks to Benzocaine and Menthol, making these a great option for anyone dealing with more severe discomfort.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Floria is a portrait of unflappable repression, the sort of level of stress that numbs the muscles in the face to be nothing other than blank.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numb
Adjective
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Newport and her production crew have taken this blank canvas and created a spectacular world for the two characters.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Think of it as the blank canvas of carbonated drinks.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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And finally… Win as a team, lose as a team, or so the saying goes, but stoic camaraderie is asking a lot of Real Valladolid.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Both fascinating and infuriating, Henry Fonda for President, by Austrian filmmaker Alexander Horwath, examines the dark-browed, blue-eyed stoic Hollywood actor Henry Fonda as more politically significant than his infamously radical daughter, Jane.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That dulled the outcome for A’s fans but not all of the energy for fans soaking in the historic moment.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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More than a century later, fine particles of pollution still clung to its feathers, dulling what once was a scarlet red breast to a mottled gray.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Cara and Jacob are asleep on a bench in the hallway when Spencer calls for his aunt.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Screaming for help Most people in the Plum Bay neighborhood were asleep before dawn on Sunday, Feb. 16.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2025
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But the schedule is also noticeably empty toward the backend of the trip.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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But Smith is quick to point out that the facility won’t just sit empty between private driving days.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The sulfur and salicylic acid calm things down without stripping my skin, and there’s even charcoal and bentonite clay to go even deeper and pull out gunk.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tsunoda came into the weekend with fairly calm expectations, saying that a Q3 appearance and points return would be a good start.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Standardization can also reduce due diligence burdens.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their xG per shot has risen and the average distance from goal per shot has reduced.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are corners of the fan base who entered apathetic about the whole thing.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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These kinds of policies cultivate students who rely on their schools to shield them from the natural consequences of their poor choices, and enable apathetic, unmotivated students to remain apathetic and unmotivated.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Numb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numb. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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