as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
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Recent Examples of insomnia
The overall work has driven innovations in PTSD treatment, unique needs of women veterans, insomnia, racial disparities in mental health treatment, isolation and trauma, connecting civilians to military community and veteran leadership and continuing service.
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Sleep disturbance, including insomnia and disturbing dreams, is described as a common manifestation of cannabis withdrawal.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, nightmares, anxiety, depression and medication side effects that interfere with rest may all require care that goes beyond general bedtime tips.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
What starts as a seemingly minor disturbance spirals into something far more sinister — triggering migraines, nosebleeds and insomnia.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insomnia
Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
Sleep disturbance, including insomnia and disturbing dreams, is described as a common manifestation of cannabis withdrawal.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Chronic insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, nightmares, anxiety, depression and medication side effects that interfere with rest may all require care that goes beyond general bedtime tips.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 4 June 2026
What starts as a seemingly minor disturbance spirals into something far more sinister — triggering migraines, nosebleeds and insomnia.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for insomnia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insomnia
Noun
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And again… The Wave is usually a sign of crowd restlessness, a move for fans to entertain themselves when they aren’t being entertained by the event in front of them.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Beginning with the pilot, there’s also been an appealing restlessness to Kate, a loose physicality and prideful disregard for glamour.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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During wakefulness, these muscles receive strong neural drive from the brainstem, keeping the airway patent and the airflow laminar.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That’s followed by periods of contemplation, energized wakefulness, and, purportedly, a vanishing of withdrawal symptoms.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
24 May 2026
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This sleeplessness has reportedly persisted in jail.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, those who are well-hydrated before bed and again in the morning tend to experience improvements in alertness and reaction speed.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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Your chronotype is driven by the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock that regulates sleep, alertness, and other daily functions, explains Jennifer Martin, a professor at Florida International University's College of Medicine.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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