as in sleepiness
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep
somnolence is likely to be the most typical and telling reaction to this novel
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Recent Examples of somnolence
Russia took advantage of decades of somnolence in Europe to try to exploit its neighbors’ reliance on Russian gas after the invasion of Ukraine.
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Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Oct. 2023
The company warns of the potential for diarrhea, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and somnolence (excessive or sudden sedation).
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Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2023
If successful, Murray wants the Senate to awake from its somnolence the past few months and years, having a free-flowing debate with lots of amendments considered.
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Paul Kane,
Anchorage Daily News,
27 July 2023
More little dramas are unfolding across South Korean boardrooms as activist investors become more assertive after a long period of somnolence.
—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
28 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for somnolence
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Oct. 2023
The company warns of the potential for diarrhea, nausea, headaches, dizziness, and somnolence (excessive or sudden sedation).
—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
13 Aug. 2023
If successful, Murray wants the Senate to awake from its somnolence the past few months and years, having a free-flowing debate with lots of amendments considered.
—
Paul Kane,
Anchorage Daily News,
27 July 2023
More little dramas are unfolding across South Korean boardrooms as activist investors become more assertive after a long period of somnolence.
—
Jacky Wong,
WSJ,
28 Mar. 2023
See All Example Sentences for somnolence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for somnolence
Noun
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The clinical data demonstrated significant improvements in wakefulness and reductions in excessive daytime sleepiness at week eight, outperforming the placebo with a generally favorable safety profile.
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In the study, people who reported excessive daytime sleepiness had higher odds of hypertension than those who didn’t.
Noun
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Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.
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It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
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In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
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Fifty years later, his military haircut glistens with silver from a lifetime serving in fatigues.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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“Somnolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/somnolence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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