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
At higher doses, melatonin can also cause morning grogginess and daytime drowsiness, Jafari said.
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Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 27 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, 27 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
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Some over‑the‑counter products that can pose risks include certain antihistamines, commonly found in allergy and cold remedies, nighttime sleep aids, motion sickness medications, and cough syrups, which can induce sleepiness or slow down cognitive function.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Other possibilities include another severe sleep disorder called idiosyncratic hypersomnia, as well as other conditions where people experience sleepiness or executive function problems during the day and poor sleep at night, Lilly CEO Dave Ricks said in an interview with CNBC.—
Angelica Peebles,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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When Elias Manolis started experiencing extreme fatigue early last year, his parents were alarmed, but not surprised.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pain, fatigue, medication schedules, and appointments start to shape everything.—
Ana Jarzin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 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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Construction on a controversial project to put tiny sleeping cabins for homeless individuals in Lemon Grove is schedued to begin Monday.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Hales says that the majority of sleepers prefer a medium to medium-firm mattress, but your sleeping position is what tips the scale.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Drowsiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowsiness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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