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Recent Examples of coma
He was eventually diagnosed with bromism—a syndrome that can result in psychosis, hallucinations, and even a coma.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Put her in a coma for a few weeks.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
After suffering brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull, Fletcher spent five days in an induced coma at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and 11 days in intensive care.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In the first few episodes of the show, her character is in a coma.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Put her in a coma for a few weeks.
—Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
After suffering brain damage and multiple fractures to his skull, Fletcher spent five days in an induced coma at Southmead Hospital in Bristol and 11 days in intensive care.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
In the first few episodes of the show, her character is in a coma.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coma
Noun
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In the video, each dog, Bentley, 7, and Prada, is positioned on opposite sides of the room, both of them deep in slumber.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The rise of bear attacks have been attributed to the effects of climate change on the bears' food sources and hibernation cycles, CBS News reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Our tank tops and shorts are officially in hibernation, replaced by cozy sweaters, fall dresses, leggings, matching sets, and more autumn-ready essentials.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Later bedtimes, co-sleeping, and room sharing—practices more common in some Latino households—may affect both sleep duration and how parents perceive their children’s rest.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Instead, listen to your skin, alternate between exfoliation and hydration, and give your skin rest time to recover.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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It's powered by the fast and efficient S10 chip and boasts tons of health, fitness, and lifestyle features, including GPS workout recording, an ECG, sleep and cycle tracking, music, podcasts, and support for third-party apps.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Oct. 2025
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The trainer told Fox News Digital that regular exercise and getting enough sleep are also crucial to reducing inflammatory markers, as well as staying hydrated and avoiding stress.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In other words, an irresistible hypnosis for cinephiles.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
3 Oct. 2025
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This can include diaphragmatic breathing, meditation, hypnosis and mindfulness.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The sense of torpor extends to the roster.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bears do not truly hibernate, but instead enervate, or enter a state of torpor, in their dens.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Vought announced layoffs at federal agencies would begin Friday, 10 days into the shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats remain at a standstill over government funding and health care.—
Surina Venkat,
The Hill,
10 Oct. 2025
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The standstill remains as the GOP accuses Democrats of blocking the bill because of pressure from the Democratic base, says NPR's Deirdre Walsh.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Coma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coma. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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