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comatose

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


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

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Ingesting domoic acid from harmful algal blooms can cause animals to have seizures, crane their heads in a motion known as “stargazing,” or become comatose.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Recovery comes in stages: from a comatose state to disorientation, then aggressive reawakening—when the animals are most dangerous due to lingering neurological effects.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

I was surrounded by comfort while Mama and Baba were comatose in the hospital.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda