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Recent Examples of paresis
Two of the rats were paralyzed and unable to reach food or water, and a third had paresis and had trouble moving.
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Rob O'Dell, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2021
Doctors diagnosed her with paresis of the vocal folds, a muscular dysfunction.
—New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019
After she was diagnosed with paresis, Ms. Dhegrae threw herself into research, spending up to 20 hours a day trawling through scientific journals and poring over her own medical history.
—New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019
Twain’s hesitant return to the recording studio after suffering from vocal paresis began years ago under the diligent insistence of Lionel Richie.
—Cindy Watts, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2017
Rob O'Dell, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2021
Doctors diagnosed her with paresis of the vocal folds, a muscular dysfunction.
—New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019
After she was diagnosed with paresis, Ms. Dhegrae threw herself into research, spending up to 20 hours a day trawling through scientific journals and poring over her own medical history.
—New York Times, 21 Nov. 2019
Twain’s hesitant return to the recording studio after suffering from vocal paresis began years ago under the diligent insistence of Lionel Richie.
—Cindy Watts, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paresis
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About a third experience some form of aura beforehand, often accompanied by debilitating symptoms from vomiting to vertigo, or, in worse cases, temporary blindness or hemiplegia, a paralysis down one side of the body.—
Matthew Ponsford,
WIRED,
19 Sep. 2024
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Related article Gaza’s chessboard of suffering: Tens of thousands on the move again as IDF issues new evacuation orders Julia suffers from a rare neurological disorder called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, or AHC.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
10 July 2024
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Following this work, the company is now aiming to use its BCI to enhance the quality of lives of individuals with speech or motor function disabilities like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), high-level paraplegia, and stroke.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2025
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The plaintiff, Darwin Boggs, has paraplegia and uses a wheelchair when traveling in public, the suit said.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Dec. 2024
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Technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the condition is marked by debilitating fatigue that doesn't go away with rest; cognitive impairment such as brain fog and difficulty focusing; sleep disturbances; and pain.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 July 2025
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On the heels of former President Joe Biden dropping out of his 2024 reelection bid after public displays of cognitive impairment, some Democrats said Evers' age could be used against him in a race.—
Molly Beck,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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The same rule applies for students with disabilities that use assistive technology, so long as there is an agreement in place between the school and the child's parent or guardian.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
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Clubs must provide reasonable adjustments for fans who, through disability, are unable to use digital ticketing, meaning a small subset of supporters will still use physical or e-tickets, but many face the hurdle of an application process.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Walker was diagnosed with a rare form of cerebral palsy (spastic diplegia) at 18 months, forcing him to wear leg braces throughout his childhood.—
McKinley Franklin,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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Spastic diplegia primarily involves the legs, often causing stiff hip and leg muscles.—
Lauren Sieben,
SELF,
22 Mar. 2022
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“Paresis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paresis. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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