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.
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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.
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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.
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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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There was no repeat of the slow start that cost him a spot last season.
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The house old-fashioned can be made with bourbon or gin and is a much slower sip.
Adjective
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Unlike much of the group stage, Sunday’s game was a sloppy, sleepy affair, with South Africa relying on some heroic play from its back line to keep the game even.
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The phone achieved download speeds of 463Mbps and upload speeds of 39Mbps in 5G testing in sleepy suburban areas.
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There were no signs of rodents at any businesses during this inspection period, but dead roaches were found at Conservatory at Plano, at 6401 Ohio Drive.
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She was flown by Life Flight to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
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“Comatose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/comatose. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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