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
Using several sedating products together can cause more drowsiness, dizziness, or tiredness the next day.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 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
Hydrocodone is a prescription medication intended to treat severe, chronic pain and common side effects include dizziness and drowsiness.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The drugs may also be used to treat other neurological conditions that are accompanied by drowsiness, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression, and possibly even more broadly.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Avoid driving on medications that cause drowsiness.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Other symptoms may include low blood pressure, thirst, drowsiness, muscle weakness and slow or shallow breathing.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 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
Hydrocodone is a prescription medication intended to treat severe, chronic pain and common side effects include dizziness and drowsiness.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The drugs may also be used to treat other neurological conditions that are accompanied by drowsiness, such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression, and possibly even more broadly.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Avoid driving on medications that cause drowsiness.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Other symptoms may include low blood pressure, thirst, drowsiness, muscle weakness and slow or shallow breathing.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowsiness
Noun
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The clinical version of that disruption is Shift Work Sleep Disorder, or SWSD, defined as persistent insomnia or excessive sleepiness tied to a work schedule and lasting more than three months.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Shift Work Sleep Disorder, or SWSD, is the clinical name for the persistent insomnia or excessive sleepiness that lasts more than three months and is tied directly to a person’s work schedule.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The lightweight, secure fit helps avoid ear fatigue associated with traditional earbuds, while Bluetooth connectivity makes pairing simple.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Viewer fatigue is less of a factor when stakes are raised down the stretch, though.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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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.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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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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One photo in the carousel showed a series of polaroids of the newborn sleeping, her proud dad holding up a celebratory bottle of champagne by her bassinet, and Duhamel and Mari posing together.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Coaching often means less-than-ideal sleeping patterns.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Drowsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowsiness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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