as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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Recent Examples of shut-eye
But the country’s lack of sleep is a problem for everyone, even for those lucky Americans who are able to get enough shut-eye.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
My determination to make sure Greg got his shut-eye had turned me into a less-than-ideal version of myself.
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Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
My determination to make sure Greg got his shut-eye had turned me into a less-than-ideal version of myself.
—
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Simply wrap your hair around the flexible rod, go to sleep, and wake up with a head full of curls without wasting time getting ready.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
Noun
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
Noun
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The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.
Noun
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
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According to maritime archaeologists, the future site of Hornsea 3 was the final resting place for an over 300-year-old shipwreck that sank carrying a load of massive, valuable lead slabs known as ingots.
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The most poignant moment came later in the day when the client visited George Michael’s final resting place.
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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