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
  • Economic exhaustion and an atmosphere of fear have left virtually no part of Iranian existence untouched.
    Greg Dixon, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That means, for example, Jason and Lucia can gain or lose weight, build muscle and incur physical markers of exhaustion.
    Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The platform will be monitored over time to assess how the bamboo composite performs against fatigue, environmental exposure and other stresses encountered offshore.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Immediate consequences can develop quickly Heat strain may begin with fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness or nausea and progress to heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
    Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Tiredness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tiredness. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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