as in sleeping
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep
a heavy lunch usually leaves me fighting off a spell of doziness in the afternoon
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Noun
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That represents a 6% increase from last year, despite a state law banning public sleeping.—
Miami Herald archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025 -
Nearby lies a king-sized bed, which is the only sleeping area.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later breakfast time was consistently connected with having physical and mental health conditions such as depression, excessive sleepiness, and dental problems.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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However, sleepiness returns when the caffeine wears off.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Both women opened up their seasons with monstrous times, with no sign of post-Olympic fatigue.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Physical and psychological illnesses including depression, anxiety, fatigue and oral health issues were also tied to later eating.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The people went to the emergency department with tachycardia, confusion, anxiety or somnolence, and nausea after eating gummy candies labeled as containing Amanita muscaria mushrooms.—
Beth Mole,
Ars Technica,
19 July 2024
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Organized labor shows corporate managements who’s the boss: This year continued the strengthening of union power after decades of somnolence.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2023
Noun
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Opioids can cause drowsiness and dizziness.—
Andrew Yockey,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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Taking a higher dose can increase the relaxation and sleep effects, potentially leading to drowsiness upon waking.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Doziness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doziness. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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