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Examples of shut-eye in a Sentence
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That way, early birds can get some shut-eye while night owls are cozying up with a good book.
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Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
As a result, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive at least seven hours of shut-eye each night.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Put off any tasks until the next morning, and get some good shut-eye.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Claire Thornton When Kareem Wall was homeless last school year, his classroom couch became his spot for stealing a couple of hours of shut-eye after the school day.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Starting at $17, these swaddles and sleep sacks from brands like Halo, Burt’s Bees, Ollie, Merlin, and more follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines and have actually gotten my babies to sleep—buying me precious hours of shut-eye, too.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 11 Mar. 2024
Getting enough shut-eye isn't always easy when traveling — and even when the opportunity arises, falling asleep can be a challenge.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Despite running on limited shut-eye each night, the antechinus managed to maintain their torrid pursuit of mates—and researchers have recorded these animals participating in marathon mating sessions lasting 14 straight hours.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2024
If improving your shut-eye is one of your top resolutions this year, investing in a new mattress can move you closer to achieving your goals.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
As a result, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive at least seven hours of shut-eye each night.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
Put off any tasks until the next morning, and get some good shut-eye.
—TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
Claire Thornton When Kareem Wall was homeless last school year, his classroom couch became his spot for stealing a couple of hours of shut-eye after the school day.
—USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024
Starting at $17, these swaddles and sleep sacks from brands like Halo, Burt’s Bees, Ollie, Merlin, and more follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ safe sleep guidelines and have actually gotten my babies to sleep—buying me precious hours of shut-eye, too.
—Emily Hochberg, Parents, 11 Mar. 2024
Getting enough shut-eye isn't always easy when traveling — and even when the opportunity arises, falling asleep can be a challenge.
—Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024
Despite running on limited shut-eye each night, the antechinus managed to maintain their torrid pursuit of mates—and researchers have recorded these animals participating in marathon mating sessions lasting 14 straight hours.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2024
If improving your shut-eye is one of your top resolutions this year, investing in a new mattress can move you closer to achieving your goals.
—Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1899, in the meaning defined above
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shut-eye. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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