doze off
phrasal verb
dozed off; dozing off; dozes off
: to fall asleep especially for a short period of time
A few students dozed off during the movie.
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At the White House, the unwell billionaire rambles, spews insults at those who refuse to kowtow and dozes off in meetings.
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Afternoons can be spent exploring Salina, drinking tea by the hotel’s curved pool, or dozing off on one of the siesta beds placed around the gardens.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
This year, Tankersley spent the frigid night alone, dozing off briefly while the rest of her family snoozed in nearby vehicles.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
In the video, Honey can be seen gradually dozing off, before falling asleep.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2026
Afternoons can be spent exploring Salina, drinking tea by the hotel’s curved pool, or dozing off on one of the siesta beds placed around the gardens.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
This year, Tankersley spent the frigid night alone, dozing off briefly while the rest of her family snoozed in nearby vehicles.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
In the video, Honey can be seen gradually dozing off, before falling asleep.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for doze off
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“Doze off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doze%20off. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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