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
No neuropsychiatric side effects – such as anxiety, depression, or insomnia – were observed with nimacimab, either alone or in combination.
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New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Much of sleep medicine research focuses on specific problems, such as sleep apnea’s link to cognitive decline, how insomnia affects the heart or whether someone is a night owl or an early bird.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
For a more comprehensive mind-body tune-up, guests can opt for a multi-day Paths to Wellbeing program, which targets specific ailments, such as insomnia.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Sleep loss and insomnia can also increase inflammation, which increases the risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
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New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2025
Much of sleep medicine research focuses on specific problems, such as sleep apnea’s link to cognitive decline, how insomnia affects the heart or whether someone is a night owl or an early bird.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
For a more comprehensive mind-body tune-up, guests can opt for a multi-day Paths to Wellbeing program, which targets specific ailments, such as insomnia.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Sleep loss and insomnia can also increase inflammation, which increases the risk for developing chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for insomnia
Recent Examples of Synonyms for insomnia
Noun
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But now, a contrite Sasha is confronted with Esther’s restlessness.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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The restlessness in seniors could be due to changes in their sleep cycles, hearing loss or anxiety.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some researchers are using this state between sleep and wakefulness to study the nature of consciousness itself.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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On average, kids were awake for 38 minutes per night, while parents estimated fewer than five minutes of wakefulness.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Add coffee, and the combo can cause sleeplessness, jitteriness or raised blood sugar.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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To measure my alertness, she’s decided to give me an hourly Psychomotor Vigilance Test, along with some word-fluency exercises and EEG brain scans.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Protein supports muscle growth, energy, and satiety, while coffee boosts alertness and may offer benefits for the heart, liver, and brain.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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