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Recent Examples of coma
Battiston was through on goal and Schumacher jumped into his body with such force that the Frenchman was knocked unconscious, had teeth knocked out, damaged his vertebrae and later slipped into a coma.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
In O’Farrell’s work, a woman in a coma might possess startling awareness of her own mind; two strangers might forge a near-psychic mutual understanding; a child desperate to save his twin sister might trick death.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a small percentage of cases, the virus can invade the nervous system, causing coma, paralysis or death.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Housing policy is like a fever dream within a coma.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
In O’Farrell’s work, a woman in a coma might possess startling awareness of her own mind; two strangers might forge a near-psychic mutual understanding; a child desperate to save his twin sister might trick death.
—Rachel Vorona Cote, Vulture, 2 June 2026
In a small percentage of cases, the virus can invade the nervous system, causing coma, paralysis or death.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Housing policy is like a fever dream within a coma.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coma
Noun
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Five orphaned black bears from Nevada, El Dorado and Calaveras counties survived winter hibernation and were healthy and active following an experimental rehabilitation effort, California wildlife officials said.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Maryland’s identity is intertwined with the luminous blue crab, which builds up fat reserves in the cold waters of the Chesapeake Bay during winter hibernation, giving it a bold, rich flavor.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But there are so many other travel accessories that can make a flight feel more restful or indulgent, including a silk sleep mask, a comfortable neck pillow, or a phone stand.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Where did the hypnosis fail to work?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Paglen traces magickal attempts to mold reality back to midcentury covert operations such as the CIA’s infamous MKUltra program—the one exploring mind control through electroshock therapy, hypnosis, and LSD.—
Louis Bury,
ARTnews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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San José, the Costa Rican capital, in all its throughways and recreation spots, transforms into an emotional terrain through which all the existential torpor and dislocation reverberate.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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With the house emptied of living (and costumed) guests, its furnishings, in all their liveliness, appear only to mask an unnatural torpor.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Five climate protesters were arrested Monday after bringing morning traffic to a standstill in Back Bay, Boston Police said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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After Schumer proposed the first amendment to ban the fund Thursday morning, the Senate came to a standstill as three key Republican senators deliberated.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Coma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coma. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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