1
as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
was sound asleep when the earthquake struck
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2
as in numb
lacking in sensation or feeling
after sitting cross-legged all afternoon, I arose only to discover that my right foot was asleep
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3
as in fallen
no longer living
let us pray for those who are now asleep
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Recent Examples of asleep
Her baffling disappearance has gripped the nation, leading many Americans to question how an octogenarian leading a sleepy life in the Southwest was taken while her neighbors were asleep.
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
To his right, his friend Will is asleep in the aisle seat; to his left is his ex Lucy, watching tv.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The bus driver was asleep at the wheel, and the drag queens in the back were driving the season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
This scenario surrounding sort-of-pro Charles Bediako at Alabama is exactly what college sports deserves since the coaches, athletic directors and presidents were asleep at the wheel for decades.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
To his right, his friend Will is asleep in the aisle seat; to his left is his ex Lucy, watching tv.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
The bus driver was asleep at the wheel, and the drag queens in the back were driving the season.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
This scenario surrounding sort-of-pro Charles Bediako at Alabama is exactly what college sports deserves since the coaches, athletic directors and presidents were asleep at the wheel for decades.
—Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
Adjective
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By now, Americans have gone numb to the ridiculous statements of the president of the United States.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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How numb have the Nuggets gotten to those injuries?—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Gwinnett County Police Department is inviting the public to attend and to line the procession route afterward as a show of support for the fallen officer and his family.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Leave it uncleaned, and fallen crumbs and drips could pose fire hazards.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is a condition where, due to stress or hormonal changes, the body puts the hair follicles into a resting phase.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Dec. 2025
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Taking minoxidil orally can support the hair follicle cycle and trigger anagen (the resting phase) prematurely.—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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Sudan plunged into chaos in April 2023 when a power struggle between the military and the RSF exploded into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country, leaving tens of thousands dead and millions displaced.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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He was taken to the University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, the medical examiner’s office said.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Americans ignited a rivalry with Canada that had long been dormant aside from competitive play on the ice.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Nigerian energy companies have ramped up oil production over the past year as the government intensifies its efforts to restart dormant refineries and monetize untapped gas reserves.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Umurzokov was found deceased near the upper entry door, while Cook was found dead on the floor between the aisles.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The first-draft Human Brain Cell Atlas, based on 3 million cells from the brains of three deceased people, defines 3,313 cell types.—
Amber Dance,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Feb. 2026
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Other witnesses include Clinton and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who agreed to give depositions in late February.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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From late 2018 to the end of 2020, Coppermark filed approximately 300 complaints.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoman,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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