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
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.
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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
Geriatricians say the amount of older adults who've died from falls have tripled in the last three decades, and two thirds of the fatal falls were linked to prescription pills that caused drowsiness and impaired balance.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Songs deemed too slow These songs are under 80 BPM, in the range researchers say can yield drowsiness over time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
This is why daytime drowsiness is one of the main symptoms.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Caffeine tolerance can lead to drowsiness, concentration problems, and fatigue.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
By evening, levels of a hormone called melatonin begin to surge, triggering drowsiness.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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
Geriatricians say the amount of older adults who've died from falls have tripled in the last three decades, and two thirds of the fatal falls were linked to prescription pills that caused drowsiness and impaired balance.
—Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Songs deemed too slow These songs are under 80 BPM, in the range researchers say can yield drowsiness over time.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
This is why daytime drowsiness is one of the main symptoms.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2026
Caffeine tolerance can lead to drowsiness, concentration problems, and fatigue.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
By evening, levels of a hormone called melatonin begin to surge, triggering drowsiness.
—Lauran Neergaard, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowsiness
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What’s more, by helping to maintain neutral cervical positioning, posture-supporting pillows may help improve sleep comfort and reduce waking symptoms such as tension headaches and daytime sleepiness, as Tara Phaff, DPT explains.—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms include decreased urination, dry mouth and throat, feeling dizzy when standing up, crying with few or no tears, and unusual sleepiness or fussiness.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Form Insoles combine mechanical arch support with a neuro-stimulating texture, which is proven to reduce foot fatigue and arch pain by increasing overall foot awareness and foot posture.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Of course, the real flex is chartering your own flight—avoiding check-in-desk fatigue, security lines, and concern about overweight luggage altogether.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 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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During the shootout, the 71-year-old sleeping man who was sleeping nearby in his home was grazed in the arm by one of the bullets.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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One stairway leads to a spacious sleeping loft, while another set of stairs leads to three additional bedrooms, including dual primary suites with ocean views.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Drowsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowsiness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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