as in slow
lacking in gaiety, movement, or animation
the city's downtown has been comatose for years
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Recent Examples of comatose
Ten people were hurt, according to the complaint, which noted that one victim was left comatose because of a brain injury.
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Bill Feather, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Her directorial debut, Hoop Dreams, premiered at Tribeca Festival after winning the Soho Script Lab.
Roberto Fatal (Writer-director) with Electric Homies (U.S.A.): Ria, a Two-Spirit healer, receives a miracle when their comatose sister uploads her consciousness into a digital utopia.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Then, out of nowhere, she gets hit by a van, leaving her comatose and brain-dead in the hospital.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Having better indicators of a comatose patient’s chance of recover may — at least in some instances — make one of the most difficult conversations a physician can have with a patient’s family a little easier.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
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Bill Feather, NBC News, 12 Mar. 2025
Her directorial debut, Hoop Dreams, premiered at Tribeca Festival after winning the Soho Script Lab.
Roberto Fatal (Writer-director) with Electric Homies (U.S.A.): Ria, a Two-Spirit healer, receives a miracle when their comatose sister uploads her consciousness into a digital utopia.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
Then, out of nowhere, she gets hit by a van, leaving her comatose and brain-dead in the hospital.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
Having better indicators of a comatose patient’s chance of recover may — at least in some instances — make one of the most difficult conversations a physician can have with a patient’s family a little easier.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comatose
Adjective
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Juicy, tender ribs are hard to beat, and cooking them low and slow is the key to achieving that irresistible fall-off-the-bone texture and deep, savory flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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And then there is a style that believes reading should mimic the obstruction and slow struggle of writing.—
Benjamin Hale
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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The final picture is a solo shot of Ocean Rain, sleepy and sweetly tucked into a coral blanket embroidered with her name.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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By the end of that summer, the sleepy months had become prime box-office real estate.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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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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The cause of death has been revealed for a social media influencer who was found dead near an Arizona trailhead after being reported missing.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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“Comatose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comatose. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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