tiredness

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Recent Examples of tiredness The most common symptoms of a primary TB infection, according to the Mayo Clinic, include flu-like symptoms such as low fever, tiredness, or a cough. Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 Symptoms can include tiredness, weakness and shortness of breath. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 And after obesity, is tiredness next in line for a chemical ‘cure’? TheWeek, 14 Aug. 2026 Respiratory and neurological side effects can be symptoms in contaminated areas, which include headaches, tiredness, difficulty breathing and irritations of the eyes, nose and throat. Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 In a study of more than 400,000 adults, people who spent more time in outdoor light during the day reported fewer insomnia symptoms, less tiredness, and an easier time getting up in the morning. Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 If your body has been asking you in a few ways to slow down (like feeling a cough coming on, or a tiredness that won’t shake off), stop fighting against what your body or heart is trying to tell you. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 The Dane crashed in the final 20km of the stage — refusing to blame the impact of tiredness from the drugs test, though teammates, coaches, and fellow riders all named it a contributing factor — a reminder of how capricious the race can be. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tiredness
Noun
  • And Software Finder’s survey found that nearly half of workers who fake productivity say the pressure to appear busy has contributed to their burnout or exhaustion.
    Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Burnout is a state of physical, mental and emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged or repeated stress that leaves people feeling overwhelmed, emotionally depleted and unable to keep up with ongoing demands.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In melanoma patients, Keytruda treatment can result in fatigue, diarrhea, rash and inflammation of joints and muscles, as well as of healthy organs in some cases.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The product is intended for people navigating screen-heavy workdays, mental fatigue, travel, irregular routines, or periods of rest before returning to focused tasks.
    William Jones, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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