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as in numbed
lacking in sensation or feeling
I've been sitting in the same position for too long and now my feet are numb
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as in blank
not expressing any emotion
apparently in shock, he answered the police officer's questions with a numb expression on his face
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
years of physical and emotional abuse had rendered the woman numb and withdrawn
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as in to dull
to reduce or weaken in strength or feeling
wait for the medication to numb your mouth
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Recent Examples of numb
Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025
Other warning signs include skin that appears white or grayish-yellow, feels unusually firm or waxy or is numb.
—Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
Gusty and numbing winds from Monday eased during the afternoon.
—Steven Sosna, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Navigating a foreign city with a numb mouth is even worse.
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.
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Ingber also notes the numbed response to these strikes from much of the American public, something that, in part, may come from the routine nature of these drone strikes as something that the nation has become desensitized to dropping bombs on enemies.—
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The 166-piece set includes 36 dot, bam, and crack tiles, 12 dragons, 16 winds, 16 flowers, 10 jokers, and four blank spare tiles made from melamine.—
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The system adapts to tone and intent without forcing app switching or blank-page starts.—
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Contestants not only looked the part, but also acted the part of the coach who at times is stoic and fiery.—
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The skeletal trees, stripped of their summer green and fiery autumn leaves, stand in a white shroud of snow like stoic models of resilience and grace.—
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And Chinese exporters diverted flows through Southeast Asia and Mexico, dulling the effects of tariffs even as headline restrictions intensified.—
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But this year the shower will be dulled by the supermoon.—
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Have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting a good night's sleep.—
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Two other children, who were Dupree’s daughters, were asleep inside the house and were not injured.—
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That set up a dramatic final four minutes until Josh Doan scored a nearly 169-foot empty-netter to give the Sabres the breathing room for a 5-3 win.—
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All of Bed Bath & Beyond’s complaints have contended that the carriers compounded the retailer’s operational and financial distress throughout the pandemic as shelves went empty and costs soared, ultimately leading to the company’s demise.—
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Iranian state television on Sunday morning took a page from demonstrators, having their correspondents appear on streets in several cities to show calm areas with a date stamp shown on screen.—
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His brands, including Juicy Fruit and Spearmint, promoted gum as a way to calm nerves, curb hunger and stay focused.—
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During his January 2025 State of the State address, Little called for tax cuts that could reduce the state’s general fund by about $100 million.—
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To reduce sizes, builders are going back to open floor plans with fewer hallways.—
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“Numb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numb. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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