ANEMIA Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

anemia

noun

Definition of anemia

as in lethargy

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Recent Examples of anemia Iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia, a condition that occurs when your body doesn’t have enough healthy red blood cells. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026 Gjoni says CMPs can help identify whether a woman has iron deficiency or anemia, which is common in midlife. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 July 2026 But blood tests showed that his levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit, which are used to diagnose anemia, were fine. — Sarah Todd, STAT, 8 July 2026 Instead, treatment focuses on symptom relief, anemia regulation and lifestyle modifications, the organization says. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for anemia

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Noun

Symptoms include coughing, rapid breathing, lethargy, and reluctance to exercise; open-mouth breathing in cats is an emergency.

— Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Helado Tropical is a fitting soundtrack for the part of the summer when the season settles into a sweaty and pensive lethargy.

— E.R. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026

Definition of lethargy

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But laziness, alcoholism and a lack of talent led Marx to conclude that for people like himself, the only way to achieve success was to take (steal) wealth from those more talented and ambitious.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 9 July 2026
The laziness of the old-fashioned suitcase switcheroo device is part of the movie’s charm.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of laziness

Noun

The benefits of an early nap can wear off too early in the day, leading to afternoon sleepiness.

— Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
Melatonin the hormone released at night that triggers sleepiness also declines with age, and perimenopause brings a significant drop that makes sound sleep harder to come by.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026

Definition of sleepiness

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