wakefulness

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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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