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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
Symptoms of a subdural hematoma can include headaches, confusion, loss of consciousness, a seizure, or paralysis on one side of the body.
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Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Individuals can also lose sensations such as touch, develop incontinence, and paralysis.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Complications from her paralysis contributed significantly to her death, according to an autopsy report from the Jefferson County Coroner's Office obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Whereas today, law enforcement can correctly remove people on their own, under the Stewart-Cousins measure, they’d be required to notify and, where possible, defer to professional crisis response teams, which will lead to paralysis rather than action.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Individuals can also lose sensations such as touch, develop incontinence, and paralysis.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Complications from her paralysis contributed significantly to her death, according to an autopsy report from the Jefferson County Coroner's Office obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Whereas today, law enforcement can correctly remove people on their own, under the Stewart-Cousins measure, they’d be required to notify and, where possible, defer to professional crisis response teams, which will lead to paralysis rather than action.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralysis
Noun
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As the case moved through the backlogged courts, the family members dropped the disability, wrongful termination, and retaliation claims.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Social Security experts and advocates have raised concerns that the new policies may make accessing benefits more difficult for vulnerable populations, particularly seniors and people with disabilities.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Composed of mercury and sulfur, cinnabar releases toxic mercury vapors, which can lead to a plethora of health issues, including neurological damage, tremors, and cognitive impairments.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Mar. 2025
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Dementia patients have been found to have three to five times more plastic particles in their brains than those without cognitive impairment.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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However, economists say trade deficits aren’t a sign of national weakness.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The dollar strengthened after days of weakness, and oil rose back above $60, starting to climb out of a danger zone.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Paralysis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralysis. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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