as in sleepiness
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep
we tried to fight our drowsiness but fell asleep anyway
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Recent Examples of drowsiness
Some symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning include drowsiness, agitation, fast heart rate, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm and loss of consciousness.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning can include extreme drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm problems and loss of consciousness, according to the advisory.
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Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
At higher doses, melatonin can also cause morning grogginess and daytime drowsiness, Jafari said.
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Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
The practical effect is a calmer, less reactive brain at bedtime, without any drowsiness.
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Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
The overall effect is a quieter, less reactive brain, without any drowsiness.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Edwards went to the emergency room at Ysbyty Bronglais in the town of Aberystwyth, where her condition worsened with increasing drowsiness, severe confusion and loss of coordination.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
It is also known to cause side effects, including drowsiness, sedation and dizziness.
—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Symptoms of diphenhydramine poisoning can include extreme drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, seizures, dangerous heart rhythm problems and loss of consciousness, according to the advisory.
—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The devices detected increases in brain waves linked to relaxation and focus – theta, theta-alpha, alpha and beta-1 brain waves – while measuring decreases in delta and gamma-1 brain waves, which suggest less drowsiness and less mind-wandering.
—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
At higher doses, melatonin can also cause morning grogginess and daytime drowsiness, Jafari said.
—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2026
The practical effect is a calmer, less reactive brain at bedtime, without any drowsiness.
—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
The overall effect is a quieter, less reactive brain, without any drowsiness.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
Edwards went to the emergency room at Ysbyty Bronglais in the town of Aberystwyth, where her condition worsened with increasing drowsiness, severe confusion and loss of coordination.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowsiness
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The clinical data demonstrated significant improvements in wakefulness and reductions in excessive daytime sleepiness at week eight, outperforming the placebo with a generally favorable safety profile.
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In the study, people who reported excessive daytime sleepiness had higher odds of hypertension than those who didn’t.
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In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
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Fifty years later, his military haircut glistens with silver from a lifetime serving in fatigues.
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From there, the story builds on the uncertainty, rocking the somnolence of a small town in the province of Badajoz, and forcing a community to choose between disbelief and the need to prove what can’t be seen.
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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.
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The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
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Fourth of July Camping Deals With markdowns on functional tents, sleeping bags, and rechargeable lanterns, there’s no better time to snag camping essentials.
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“Drowsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowsiness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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