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Recent Examples of coma
The authors of the latest paper also determined that the methanol was emanating from both the comet’s core and coma, yet another intriguing piece of the interstellar puzzle.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
Resecker had traumatic brain injuries, was in a coma for five days, had to have about 30% of his skull removed, and spent months in intensive therapy, according to his mom.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
If ingested, the worms can cause severe headaches, stiff neck, the sensation of tingling or painful skin, low-grade fever, nausea, vomiting, coma and sometimes death.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Ethan's return, as well as their sister Lulu's awakening from a years-long coma in 2024 (now portrayed by Alexa Havins Bruening), will inspire Jackson to make another visit for a Spencer family reunion!
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026
Resecker had traumatic brain injuries, was in a coma for five days, had to have about 30% of his skull removed, and spent months in intensive therapy, according to his mom.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
If ingested, the worms can cause severe headaches, stiff neck, the sensation of tingling or painful skin, low-grade fever, nausea, vomiting, coma and sometimes death.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Perhaps Ethan's return, as well as their sister Lulu's awakening from a years-long coma in 2024 (now portrayed by Alexa Havins Bruening), will inspire Jackson to make another visit for a Spencer family reunion!
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coma
Noun
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The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ever since that fateful 1950s day in New Jersey when Steve Spielberg's father roused him from slumber to take a late-night rural drive out to watch a spectacular shooting star show, the legendary filmmaker has been fascinated with outer space and the mysteries of the cosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Including Broadcom and Marvell for good measure to reinforce the idea that despite the scary geopolitical headlines the semis have simply been in winter hibernation, are starting to wake up and will likely run free again as the snow and geopolitical tensions finally melt away.—
Todd Gordon,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Birds chirped and neighbors emerged from hibernation, exchanging greetings after months indoors.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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In downtown Santa Rosa, shady spots with a place to sit and rest were commodities.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals and limiting alcohol intake can also help stabilize energy and emotional regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 12-minute-long Rotation is about a therapeutic hypnosis ritual experienced by a young Ukrainian woman who shifted from civilian life to military service due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Feb. 2026
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Composite sketches of a suspect were released after some witnesses, under hypnosis, claimed to have seen a man at the site of the Tim King abductions but those leads did not materialize.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This period of dormancy is referred to as torpor, as bears reduce activity and stay largely inside their warm dens.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Will his cannon shot across the bow of democracy rouse them from their torpor?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
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Talks between the two sides slowed to a standstill before the start of the season.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of all global oil passes, has been brought to a near standstill since the war began.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Coma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coma. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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