insensibilities

Definition of insensibilitiesnext
plural of insensibility
as in trances
a temporary state of unconsciousness knocked into insensibility by the blow to the head

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Noun
  • Solar flares produced by the sun can cause radio blackouts and geomagnetic storms on Earth, which interfere with radio communications and affect satellites in orbit.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Typically, news and sports networks hold more weight during such negotiations, but blackouts are becoming more common, even for those with top-tier rights such as the NFL.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The latter, of course, gives better info, and the former gives fleeting metaphors and nearly faints from embarrassment.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • There’s also a large pool for morning swims or leisurely gatherings.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Speaking of the pool, the primary suite opens right onto the terrace, so morning swims are very much on the table.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Come for the fangs, stay for the swoons.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
  • The only thing that’s preventing him from being as secure at a spot as Wyatt Langford or Corey Seager are his second-half swoons.
    Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Insensibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insensibilities. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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