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
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.
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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
The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
My tolerance to alcohol was shrinking while my anxiety and sleeplessness were growing.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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
The tort claim asked for at least $300,000 in damages on behalf of the woman, who’s suffering from nausea, anxiety and sleeplessness as physical manifestations of emotional distress, Gordon wrote in the claim.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 2 Oct. 2025
My tolerance to alcohol was shrinking while my anxiety and sleeplessness were growing.
—Donna Francis, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeplessness
Noun
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Anxiety, insomnia, and weight gain struck seemingly out of nowhere, but her doctors downplayed her concerns, leaving her isolated, even questioning her sanity.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Specifically, the study reviewed records of over 130,000 adults who used melatonin for needs related to insomnia or sleep disturbances and found a higher likelihood of being diagnosed with heart failure leading to hospitalization.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Even in his stillest moments, Reilly hums with the restlessness of a jazz explorer.—
Brad Shoup,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2026
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And that signal often shows up as restlessness or longing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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