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comatose

[kom-uh-tohs, koh-muh-] / ˈkɒm əˌtoʊs, ˈkoʊ mə- /


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He has remained in a comatose state since then.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The good collides with the bad at such an intense pace that the resulting impact leaves the film comatose.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Some animals fall into a lethargic and comatose state, while others can turn aggressive.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Let’s be really real: We’re going to be in a comatose state for several days.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

And was he stuck in a comatose state?

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas