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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as in fallen
no longer living
let us pray for those who are now asleep
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Recent Examples of asleep
From now on, the world is split in two—between those who are asleep and can’t wake up, and those who are watching over them.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Over 600 people have died, the majority civilians, including entire families killed while asleep.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The Brinks truck driver stepped out to buy a meal, while the other guard was asleep in the front of the vehicle, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
One night, Amy, then 8, was asleep in her mom’s bed.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 24 June 2025
Over 600 people have died, the majority civilians, including entire families killed while asleep.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
The Brinks truck driver stepped out to buy a meal, while the other guard was asleep in the front of the vehicle, authorities said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
One night, Amy, then 8, was asleep in her mom’s bed.
—Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
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Human error is more likely when IT professionals are overwhelmed by alerts and false positives, causing teams to become numb to the noise.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Goldberg asked, questioning if Americans had grown numb to Trump’s use of pardons.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 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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Topline Authorities reportedly identified the man suspected of killing two firefighters and injuring another in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—after he was found dead next to the sniper rifle believed to be used to ambush firefighters responding to a wildfire.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The suspect in the attack was found dead late on Sunday, according to law enforcement.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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Waititi never recommitted to Akira and the project has been dormant ever since.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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The Guardians can boast of solid pitching, but their offense has been dormant.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Though some were at Hama to support downtown, many came to pay their respects to the memory of recently deceased owner Tsutomu Iyama.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a $20,000 reward for information regarding the suspicious death of Adrienne Celeste Salinas, who went missing and was later found deceased in 2013.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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The company’s latest work, per Musk’s remarks, involves an entirely novel angle: enabling people with blindness to experience vision.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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By late 1974, the communal idealism had soured, undercut by cocaine, burnout, and turf wars among the crew.—
Noah Eckstein,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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