as in drowsiness
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Recent Examples of narcolepsy
Sleep attacks and cataplexy are signs of narcolepsy, but not hypersomnia.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
There’s a strong association between narcolepsy and sleep paralysis.3
2.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
The drugs are most often prescribed to treat A.D.H.D., but they’re also used for conditions like narcolepsy or a binge eating disorder.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But, Heim’s engine caught a case of automotive narcolepsy, cutting out repeatedly and requiring Heim to reset it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 May 2025
There’s a strong association between narcolepsy and sleep paralysis.3
2.
—Sanja Jelic, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
The drugs are most often prescribed to treat A.D.H.D., but they’re also used for conditions like narcolepsy or a binge eating disorder.
—Christina Caron, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
But, Heim’s engine caught a case of automotive narcolepsy, cutting out repeatedly and requiring Heim to reset it.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for narcolepsy
drowsiness
Noun
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These over-the-counter medicines are safe to use daily, but can cause side effects such as drowsiness and dryness in the nose and mouth.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Jan. 2026
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In the cold weather, shivering that suddenly stops, drowsiness, stumbling, or pale gums could be signs of hypothermia, which would need to be addressed immediately.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Narcolepsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narcolepsy. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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