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
The Series 11 accurately measures the duration of your shut-eye, time spent in each sleep stage, other health metrics such as respiration rate and resting heart rate, and even monitors for sleep apnea.
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers have uncovered the neural circuitry that explains why growth hormone surges during shut-eye, and why cutting corners on sleep undermines our physical health.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Butler, catching some shut-eye in his workplace was an essential part of his process.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers have uncovered the neural circuitry that explains why growth hormone surges during shut-eye, and why cutting corners on sleep undermines our physical health.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Butler, catching some shut-eye in his workplace was an essential part of his process.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Other Tips for Managing Reflux Changing your sleep position is just one way to help avoid acid reflux.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cozy Earth is a favorite brand of ours for sleep accessories that feel buttery to the touch, all thanks to bamboo materials.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The show spans multiple categories, including men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, bed and bath, kitchen and tabletop, stationery, wall coverings, window fashions and other applications across the surface design industry.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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At the heart of the design is Otzi’s patented Lifestyle System, an ultra-adaptive interior that can transform between more than 20 configurations, from bed to lounge to dining space, in seconds to adapt to what one is doing throughout the day and from trip to trip.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From a dog's busy napping schedule while the owner is at work to a cat and canine's vastly different reactions to meeting and all the best canine costumes at the Halloween parade, it's been a spirited week in the pet world.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The outpouring was probably what helped reverse the dino-napping.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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But during her absence, Tankie awoke from his dormant slumber.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Clocks fell back an hour on Sunday morning and many people may have enjoyed an extra hour of slumber.—
NPR,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Friday night’s 2-1 loss against Leeds was the day the first shovels went into the ground as West Ham’s relegation resting place is constructed.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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While there aren’t any specific ghost tales associated with this cemetery, the grounds serve as the final resting place of several early park guests, staff, and Southern Sierra Miwok Nation community members.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Momcozy Dreamlign Pregnancy Pillow supports positioning so the Ergonest Belly Band isn’t carrying the entire load during rest.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Cavaliers will be far from full strength for Wednesday’s game against the Heat, ruling out Darius Garland (toe injury management), Donovan Mitchell (rest), Mobley (rest), Max Strus (left foot surgery) and Jaylon Tyson (concussion).—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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