as in wakeful
not sleeping or able to sleep
lay sleepless with worry
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Recent Examples of sleepless
Coaches who’ve had to face either unit understand the sleepless nights both can cause.
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Dallas News, 17 Nov. 2022
Maybe this memory inspired one of those sleepless nights in Taylor Swift’s life.
—Vulture, 28 Oct. 2022
These little things have caused me no end of sleepless nights, emotional anguish, and personal turmoil.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2022
The album, which sees the singer reminisce on 13 sleepless nights throughout her life, marks both a return to pop and a return to more personal subject matter for Swift.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
See All Example Sentences for sleepless
Dallas News, 17 Nov. 2022
Maybe this memory inspired one of those sleepless nights in Taylor Swift’s life.
—Vulture, 28 Oct. 2022
These little things have caused me no end of sleepless nights, emotional anguish, and personal turmoil.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 2 Dec. 2022
The album, which sees the singer reminisce on 13 sleepless nights throughout her life, marks both a return to pop and a return to more personal subject matter for Swift.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 25 Oct. 2022
See All Example Sentences for sleepless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleepless
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Tips to Break the Bedtime Screen Habit Dr. Verma, who was not involved in the research, offers the following tips to prevent wakeful effects from smartphones and get better sleep: Avoid screens 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Goode: Who among us doesn't want to have a nap gently guided by our wakeful rhythm?—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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How a Cup of Lemonade Led to a Meltdown On Reddit, a mom recounted a recent incident that quickly escalated: While attending a party, the mom in question hoped to keep her 19 month old child awake in order to maintain her regular nap and sleep schedule.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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Korean-Style Steak Sauce Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 oz.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 June 2025
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“Sleepless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepless. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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