as in restlessness
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
has suffered from insomnia virtually his entire life
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Recent Examples of insomnia
Stopping can lead to irritability, insomnia, anxiety and mood changes, according to Gamberg.
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking the supplement every night is generally considered safe and is unlikely to cause dependency or rebound insomnia, said John Rinker, MD, an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Anxiety, insomnia, and weight gain struck seemingly out of nowhere, but her doctors downplayed her concerns, leaving her isolated, even questioning her sanity.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit said that Lindsay was suffering from stress and anxiety that developed into worse symptoms including numbness, insomnia, paranoia, and eventually suicidal ideation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Taking the supplement every night is generally considered safe and is unlikely to cause dependency or rebound insomnia, said John Rinker, MD, an internal medicine physician at OSF HealthCare.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 28 Jan. 2026
Anxiety, insomnia, and weight gain struck seemingly out of nowhere, but her doctors downplayed her concerns, leaving her isolated, even questioning her sanity.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 23 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit said that Lindsay was suffering from stress and anxiety that developed into worse symptoms including numbness, insomnia, paranoia, and eventually suicidal ideation.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insomnia
Noun
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Some signs of withdrawal from kratom might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle/joint aches, restlessness, runny nose, excessive yawning, and hot or cold flashes.—
Gary Kirkilas II,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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The exercise of power, not surprisingly, contributed to the restlessness of a busy mind that waged battles against a committed opposition.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Green tea contains caffeine, which can promote wakefulness and alertness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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This midday slump is a natural dip in wakefulness your body experiences in the mid-afternoon.—
Colleen Murphy,
Health,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As exhaustion mounts, the boundary between waking life and possession collapses, forcing the women to confront both a supernatural threat and a system that thrives on sleeplessness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Something that becomes more noticeable as time marches on is how easily our faces show any sign of stress, sleeplessness, a bit too much salt, or that glass of wine.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Energy, Alertness, and Strength Caffeine can increase alertness, energy, and physical abilities.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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For example, start your day with coffee for maximum alertness, then switch to chai in the afternoon.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Insomnia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insomnia. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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