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
Like me, Pinker also suffered from weeks of sleeplessness and anxiety.
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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
But if sleeplessness happens often, look closer to home.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
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
But if sleeplessness happens often, look closer to home.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
By Ariana Eunjung Cha The Washington Post Persistent sleeplessness may be far worse than a passing annoyance — gradually unraveling memory and mental sharpness, according to new research.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeplessness
Noun
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Its owners have noted chilling ill effects after the art’s arrival, like insomnia, nightmares, and a sense of being constantly watched.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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Users say taking small doses of psilocybin or LSD does everything from bolster productivity and creativity to ease symptoms of anxiety and insomnia — all without the hallucinogenic effects characteristic of a full-blown trip.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kratom can lead to addiction, and some signs of withdrawal could include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle/joint aches, restlessness, runny nose, excessive yawning, and hot or cold flashes.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Keeping a person engaged and maintaining consistent routines can also reduce restlessness.—
Panashe Matemba-Mutasa,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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