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
Among those set to testify Thursday is an emergency response official who a colleague has said likely was asleep in the critical hours before the flood, when four months’ worth of rain fell and forced the Guadalupe River to rise over 20 feet, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
While Kelly was at his lake house, Thomas was sick and Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was asleep until he was roused at 4:20 a.m.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 31 July 2025
A little more than two weeks later, a home near Southwest 24th Avenue was shot at multiple times about 3 a.m. while four people, including children, were asleep inside, the police department said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Thomas was not the only official who was asleep when the flooding first hit.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
While Kelly was at his lake house, Thomas was sick and Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was asleep until he was roused at 4:20 a.m.
—Melissa Chan, NBC news, 31 July 2025
A little more than two weeks later, a home near Southwest 24th Avenue was shot at multiple times about 3 a.m. while four people, including children, were asleep inside, the police department said.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Thomas was not the only official who was asleep when the flooding first hit.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for asleep
Adjective
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As the president delivered the White House briefing, Jackson’s right arm started getting numb.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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Standing on the mountain, my legs were 80 percent numb from the waist down.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
13 Aug. 2025
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During the resting phase, hair stops growing and will shed, or fall out.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 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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Three people are dead and nine others are injured after multiple shooters opened fire in a mass shooting at a New York City club, according to the New York City Police Department.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Two men are dead and a third person injured after a triple shooting Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Aug. 2025
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The drought put brush and other vegetation in the area into dormant, winter-like states, fire behavior analyst Kevin Thompson said during the Monday night meeting.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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What should be a tender, feminist-minded story centered on a young woman rediscovering her dormant childhood dreamer turns into a middling melodrama about being with a cute guy in desperate need of her rescue.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene, officials said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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He was pronounced deceased at the scene by medical personnel, according to the information provided on the website.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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But when it was launched in late 2023, Tesla set the base model at $60,990, more than 50% higher than the earlier target.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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State law previously blocked direct to consumer sales from automakers, but in late 2024, Tesla found a caveat to the law and was able to obtain a dealer license, bringing the potential for sales closer to reality.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asleep. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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