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
  • Fuel shortages, driven by the blockade and energy trade restrictions, have culminated in two island-wide blackouts in recent days.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
  • But at Ramey — an Air Force base that was closed 50 years ago but reopened in August, and where Maduro was reportedly transferred from special forces aircraft to the USS Iwo Jima — blackouts are becoming longer and more widespread.
    Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 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
  • The experience also includes a chef, bartender, paddleboards, snorkel gear, and floating mats for lounging between swims.
    Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Our most memorable swims, though, are off boats anchored in the deep turquoise waters.
    Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • There have been swoons, yes — stretches where this team has looked its age on the ice.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Come for the fangs, stay for the swoons.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 7 Feb. 2026
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“Insensibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insensibilities. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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