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
But the best part of the show is the chill-to-the-point-of-comatose voice acting.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Torenberg said her book follows a woman who livestreams her life to raise money for the healthcare costs of her comatose sister.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While a previously comatose Max wakes up in Hawkins, Holly’s attempt to escape Vecna’s Pain Tree in the Abyss is unsuccessful, and she’s returned to Henry’s childhood home in his mind.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Marques’ friend Alvin Prasad was left comatose after an attack six weeks ago outside a bar around the corner, Badlands, according to numerous media reports.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
Torenberg said her book follows a woman who livestreams her life to raise money for the healthcare costs of her comatose sister.
—Danielle Parker, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
While a previously comatose Max wakes up in Hawkins, Holly’s attempt to escape Vecna’s Pain Tree in the Abyss is unsuccessful, and she’s returned to Henry’s childhood home in his mind.
—Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 2 Jan. 2026
Marques’ friend Alvin Prasad was left comatose after an attack six weeks ago outside a bar around the corner, Badlands, according to numerous media reports.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for comatose
Adjective
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The Virgo moon invites you to take a slower pace today.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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At some point, sleepy teenagers make their way into the kitchen, lured by the aroma of whatever their mom has decided to bake before dawn.—
Julie Jordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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Ferries make regular runs to the sleepy island community located 40 or so miles off the coast of the New England mainland — weather permitting, of course.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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After being struck by gunfire, the man was pronounced dead at a hospital.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Police are investigating after a man was found dead underwater Saturday afternoon in Lauderhill.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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“Comatose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comatose. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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