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as in sleepy
desiring or needing sleep
trying to teach somnolent students on a very hot day
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as in hypnotic
tending to cause sleep
the somnolent hum of insects in the grass
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Recent Examples of somnolent
Democrats are walking around in some state of somnolent indifference about Joe Biden.
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Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 26 June 2023
At Edgewood Tahoe, guest-room TVs show scenic views of Lake Tahoe behind a somnolent custom soundtrack by Sleepy Podcast host Otis Gray reading poetry by Robert Frost.
—Jon Marcus, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023
The movie is almost entirely a flashback, narrated from the perspective of one of its main characters, Saul Manfred (Barney Phillips), a doctor from the North who’s a recent arrival in the cozy but somnolent seaside town of Braddock, North Carolina, where the action is set.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022
The two men complement each other perfectly: Herzog, who provides the film’s sinuously somnolent voice-over narration in his best Bavarian tones, has a mystic-rhapsodic temperament, while Oppenheimer, who, unlike Herzog, is often seen on camera, is more like a hard science David Attenborough type.
—The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Nov. 2020
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Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 26 June 2023
At Edgewood Tahoe, guest-room TVs show scenic views of Lake Tahoe behind a somnolent custom soundtrack by Sleepy Podcast host Otis Gray reading poetry by Robert Frost.
—Jon Marcus, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2023
The movie is almost entirely a flashback, narrated from the perspective of one of its main characters, Saul Manfred (Barney Phillips), a doctor from the North who’s a recent arrival in the cozy but somnolent seaside town of Braddock, North Carolina, where the action is set.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2022
The two men complement each other perfectly: Herzog, who provides the film’s sinuously somnolent voice-over narration in his best Bavarian tones, has a mystic-rhapsodic temperament, while Oppenheimer, who, unlike Herzog, is often seen on camera, is more like a hard science David Attenborough type.
—The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Nov. 2020
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At around 270 square miles, Menorca charms travelers with its sleepy villages (like Fornells and Binibeca), history (centuries-old lighthouses and archaeological sites), local wines, and under-the-radar beaches.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The story of this estate began when the original owners transported two period buildings from Melbourne to a sleepy farm town along the Murray River.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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There was something about that that really drew me in, something quite hypnotic.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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The younger Grohl eased into a hypnotic version of the now classic tune with an assurance that belied her age.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
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Telogen Stage The telogen stage of the hair cycle is a resting phase, during which the hair doesn't grow, and the follicle is dormant.1 About 10% to 15% of the hairs on your body are in this resting phase at any one time, which typically lasts for a few months.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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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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State patrol data shows drowsy lane-violation crashes jumped another 43.5% between 2023 and 2024.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025
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Drivers are also advised to avoid drowsy driving, as operating a vehicle with insufficient sleep can be as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Somnolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somnolent. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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