as in sleepiness
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep
we tried to fight our drowsiness but fell asleep anyway
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Recent Examples of drowsiness
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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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning can include extreme drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm problems and loss of consciousness, according to the advisory.
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Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
At higher doses, melatonin can also cause morning grogginess and daytime drowsiness, Jafari said.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
The practical effect is a calmer, less reactive brain at bedtime, without any drowsiness.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
The overall effect is a quieter, less reactive brain, without any drowsiness.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Edwards went to the emergency room at Ysbyty Bronglais in the town of Aberystwyth, where her condition worsened with increasing drowsiness, severe confusion and loss of coordination.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning can include extreme drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm problems and loss of consciousness, according to the advisory.
—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
At higher doses, melatonin can also cause morning grogginess and daytime drowsiness, Jafari said.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
The practical effect is a calmer, less reactive brain at bedtime, without any drowsiness.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
The overall effect is a quieter, less reactive brain, without any drowsiness.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Edwards went to the emergency room at Ysbyty Bronglais in the town of Aberystwyth, where her condition worsened with increasing drowsiness, severe confusion and loss of coordination.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowsiness
Noun
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In the study, people who reported excessive daytime sleepiness had higher odds of hypertension than those who didn’t.
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Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed.
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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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Experiencing symptoms of a fever, fatigue, headache, rash and loss of consciousness, the person was hospitalized for over two weeks, when officials determined the patient was suffering from an infection borne by the Rickettsia lanei pathogen.
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From there, the story builds on the uncertainty, rocking the somnolence of a small town in the province of Badajoz, and forcing a community to choose between disbelief and the need to prove what can’t be seen.
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The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms.
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Meanwhile, a decline in sudden infant death syndrome could be connected to an increase in education about safe sleeping for infants, Warren said in a statement.
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This space houses a stone alcove bed, additional sleeping space, a generous kitchen, and a beautiful bathroom of stone and cocciopesto.
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“Drowsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowsiness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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