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 defense claims Ross' mental health had deteriorated and his actions were not premeditated, citing bizarre behavior and insomnia.
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the time, Monroe was under the constant care of a doctor and psychiatrist, who had prescribed her numerous medications to treat mental health issues as well as her insomnia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Ashwagandha may also be effective in easing stress and insomnia, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
And while doctors know stopping SSRIs can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects like dizziness, anxiety, insomnia and nausea, some people described symptoms that went further – that lasted months, even years.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
At the time, Monroe was under the constant care of a doctor and psychiatrist, who had prescribed her numerous medications to treat mental health issues as well as her insomnia.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Ashwagandha may also be effective in easing stress and insomnia, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
And while doctors know stopping SSRIs can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects like dizziness, anxiety, insomnia and nausea, some people described symptoms that went further – that lasted months, even years.
—Emily Kwong, NPR, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insomnia
Noun
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The move comes amid mounting pressure from parents, teachers and health experts who blame the drinks for mood swings, panic attacks, restlessness and even falling grades.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For Walmsley, one of the world’s most successful ultrarunners, the sport has always been more than a career or a hobby – more than just a way to appease his restlessness.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His collection explored the intersection of bedtime narratives, memory and that transitional state between wakefulness and sleep, translating stories into wearable forms that reflect the blurred lines between reality and dreams, tradition and innovation, and past and future.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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The result is a yin–yang balance, where sleep drives GH, and GH helps shape the rhythm of sleep and wakefulness.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My tolerance to alcohol was shrinking while my anxiety and sleeplessness were growing.—
Donna Francis,
Allure,
25 Aug. 2025
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Teething begets teeth, sleeplessness begets sleep.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An article previously shared by Newsweek explains that cats' sleeping postures can communicate comfort, alertness, or even stress.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Depending on your tolerance, this could be too much—or just the right amount—to help increase alertness.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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