as in insomnia
the inability to obtain adequate sleep
the prolonged bouts of sleeplessness were starting to affect his work
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Recent Examples of sleeplessness
Walker goes on to explain that the 20-minute rule is designed to break the association of sleeplessness and frustration with your bed.
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Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This sleeplessness has reportedly persisted in jail.
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Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
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ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Like me, Pinker also suffered from weeks of sleeplessness and anxiety.
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Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Jan. 2026
Mayo Clinic listed other potential symptoms, including extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, trouble with concentration and memory, headache, sleeplessness, skin darkening and stunted growth in children.
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Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Dec. 2025
In fact, prioritizing overall wellbeing throughout the year — whether managing stress, exercising more, or seeking help for sleeplessness — is always her top tip.
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Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Dec. 2025
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
This sleeplessness has reportedly persisted in jail.
—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Like me, Pinker also suffered from weeks of sleeplessness and anxiety.
—
Katie Jackson,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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
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
Mayo Clinic listed other potential symptoms, including extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, depression, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, trouble with concentration and memory, headache, sleeplessness, skin darkening and stunted growth in children.
—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
13 Dec. 2025
In fact, prioritizing overall wellbeing throughout the year — whether managing stress, exercising more, or seeking help for sleeplessness — is always her top tip.
—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeplessness
Noun
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The Chaoyang district government’s statement said Liu had long suffered from insomnia and anxiety and his diary repeatedly mentioned ending his life.
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For people experiencing insomnia and other sleep issues, other supplements may also help improve rest.
Noun
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Generalized anxiety may manifest itself in depression, compulsion or restlessness.
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But Field, whose perpetual restlessness had driven his climb to business success, wasn’t suited to sit on the sidelines.
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“Sleeplessness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeplessness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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