as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
the prolonged bouts of sleeplessness were starting to affect his work
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Recent Examples of sleeplessness
This sleeplessness has reportedly persisted in jail.
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Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Like me, Pinker also suffered from weeks of sleeplessness and anxiety.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
As exhaustion mounts, the boundary between waking life and possession collapses, forcing the women to confront both a supernatural threat and a system that thrives on sleeplessness.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Something that becomes more noticeable as time marches on is how easily our faces show any sign of stress, sleeplessness, a bit too much salt, or that glass of wine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Mayo Clinic listed other potential symptoms, including extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, trouble with concentration and memory, headache, sleeplessness, skin darkening and stunted growth in children.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
In fact, prioritizing overall wellbeing throughout the year — whether managing stress, exercising more, or seeking help for sleeplessness — is always her top tip.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Dec. 2025
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, is the gold-standard treatment for sleeplessness in both children and adults.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 21 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Like me, Pinker also suffered from weeks of sleeplessness and anxiety.
—Katie Jackson, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
As exhaustion mounts, the boundary between waking life and possession collapses, forcing the women to confront both a supernatural threat and a system that thrives on sleeplessness.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Jan. 2026
Something that becomes more noticeable as time marches on is how easily our faces show any sign of stress, sleeplessness, a bit too much salt, or that glass of wine.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Mayo Clinic listed other potential symptoms, including extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, trouble with concentration and memory, headache, sleeplessness, skin darkening and stunted growth in children.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025
In fact, prioritizing overall wellbeing throughout the year — whether managing stress, exercising more, or seeking help for sleeplessness — is always her top tip.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Dec. 2025
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, or CBT-I, is the gold-standard treatment for sleeplessness in both children and adults.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeplessness
Noun
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Who’s Most Likely to Notice a Difference Both 2025 reviews note limited or mixed results for people with a clinical insomnia diagnosis.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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And if the issue is clinical insomnia, sleep apnea or something structural, this probably isn’t your answer.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Together, the synergy of Mercury and Neptune in Aries can feel like the restlessness of trying to make a decision while in a fog.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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That restlessness has already produced some distance traveled.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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