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complete or partial loss of physical function (as motion or sensation) in a part of the body
the car accident left one athlete with paralysis from the waist down
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Recent Examples of paralysis
The logline: Following a life-altering accident, Christopher Reeve persevered, by using his fame to speak of hope and to change our perception of paralysis, all while remaining a dedicated activist, actor and filmmaker, devoted dad, and loving husband to Dana Reeve, the beating heart of the family.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
If unrest and paralysis continue, a beleaguered populace may even look more fondly at Hasina’s record.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
His profile as a radical firebrand who accomplished nothing in Congress other than paralysis ought to be sufficiently disqualifying, but the times demand more.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
In July, Max went into full paralysis and Freeman left the Dodgers to be with his family at the hospital.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
If unrest and paralysis continue, a beleaguered populace may even look more fondly at Hasina’s record.
—Charlie Campbell, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
His profile as a radical firebrand who accomplished nothing in Congress other than paralysis ought to be sufficiently disqualifying, but the times demand more.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024
In July, Max went into full paralysis and Freeman left the Dodgers to be with his family at the hospital.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralysis
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While the landscape is abundant in expert trainers, societal awareness is still lacking, calling for comprehensive solutions that truly empower people with disabilities.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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This staggering statistic underscores the systemic challenges that individuals with disabilities face within the profession.Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term effects of stroke – cognitive impairment and depression resulting from damage to the brain’s cells or neurons, for example – can be harder to treat.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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Micromobility accidents can result in long-term functional impairments and require extensive rehabilitation.Michelle Weinberg, Sun Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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Embiid, though, was still battling injury throughout that series, which included Bell’s palsy.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
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No serious side effects were reported during the trial period, but once the vaccine was released, Swiss officials saw a concerning uptick in cases of Bell’s palsy, a disease that causes weakness or paralysis of the facial muscles, often leading to a drooping or disfigured face.Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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While individual consumers’ choices are often at the mercy of industry marketing, businesses can base their decisions on a thorough analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms often include muscle weakness, brain fog, memory impairment, and, to make matters worse, poor sleep quality.Brittany Risher, SELF, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Paralysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralysis. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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