as in paralyzed
affected with paralysis
at first, he would not accept that he was now paralytic and needed help
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Recent Examples of paralytic
In her memoirs, Twin Voices, Jan writes how in her classroom of 24 students, eight were diagnosed with paralytic polio.
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Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
She was put in a paralytic coma and placed on a ventilator.
—Addie Hunter, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An additional 200,000 paralytic polio cases per year if programs are permanently ceased.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to performance anxiety, my rigid musical education had left me with an almost paralytic inability to improvise or play by ear.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
She was put in a paralytic coma and placed on a ventilator.
—Addie Hunter, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
An additional 200,000 paralytic polio cases per year if programs are permanently ceased.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 3 Mar. 2025
In addition to performance anxiety, my rigid musical education had left me with an almost paralytic inability to improvise or play by ear.
—Corinna Da Fonseca-Wollheim, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paralytic
Adjective
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Caring for a paralyzed dog has not been without its challenges.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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But some economists doubt that resilience will persist, with employers feeling paralyzed by Trump’s confusing on-again off-again tariff blitz.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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The San Diego Food Bank also provides a once-a-month food delivery for the elderly and disabled, although recipients must meet specific requirements regarding age, disability and income, Minnett said.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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Our communities will be devastated if billions are slashed for care to Florida children, seniors, disabled people and veterans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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“Paralytic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paralytic. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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