sleepiness

Definition of sleepinessnext
as in drowsiness
the quality or state of desiring or needing sleep the truck driver keeps a thermos of coffee with him to stave off sleepiness

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Recent Examples of sleepiness Other common sleep issues that don’t affect the airways include movement disorders that cause nighttime restlessness or narcolepsy, a neurological disorder that affects the body’s sleep-wake cycles and causes excessive sleepiness. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026 In young children, THC intoxication can cause profound sleepiness, confusion, impaired coordination, vomiting and changes in heart rate. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 To sleep, no more Two scientists who identified the role that a key neuropeptide plays in the uncontrollable sleepiness of narcolepsy were one of three recipients of the prestigious Lasker Awards, announced Thursday. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 10 Sep. 2026 Consuming the oil or leaves can cause vomiting, dizziness, sleepiness, and muscle weakness. — Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2026 Takeda is testing orexin-targeting drugs for sleep apnea and chronic daytime sleepiness. — Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 20 Aug. 2026 Adherence is often low, and untreated sleep apnea can worsen hypertension, atrial fibrillation and the daytime sleepiness. — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Chamomile contains apigenin, an antioxidant that has been shown to promote sleepiness and sleep quality. — Mura Dominko, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Loud snoring, daytime sleepiness and obesity are common signs. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleepiness
Noun
  • In addition, both magnesium and L-theanine do not cause daytime drowsiness, so they can be taken at any time.
    — Emmanuella Ogbonna, HEALTH, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Provincial traffic police said driver fatigue and drowsiness caused the crash.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The pressure and unpredictability can create widespread employee fatigue.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • And Hawaii is enduring hurricane fatigue after Lala, Lowell and Nolo all swiped by the island chain with heavy rain and strong winds.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For instance, lowering the thermostat while away from home or while sleeping can reduce energy use, while sealing air leaks around windows and doors and maintaining heating equipment can also help lower consumption.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There are plenty of camper vans with convertible sleeping areas, but few offer a starker difference between day and night.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Sleepiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleepiness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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