as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
a nagging wakefulness that seemed resistant to all of the standard home remedies
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Noun
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At the time, Monroe was under the constant care of a doctor and psychiatrist, who had prescribed her numerous medications to treat mental health issues as well as her insomnia.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Ashwagandha may also be effective in easing stress and insomnia, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
3 Sep. 2025
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The move comes amid mounting pressure from parents, teachers and health experts who blame the drinks for mood swings, panic attacks, restlessness and even falling grades.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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For Walmsley, one of the world’s most successful ultrarunners, the sport has always been more than a career or a hobby – more than just a way to appease his restlessness.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
21 Aug. 2025
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Drinking coffee before an important task, such as a work project or athletic activity, can help to increase energy and alertness and improve performance.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 Aug. 2025
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Authorities have stepped up their cautionary tone in the past year in the hope of raising citizens’ alertness levels.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Wakefulness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wakefulness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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