sleep through

verb

slept through; sleeping through; sleeps through
: to sleep without being awakened by (something, such as a loud noise)
She slept (right) through the thunderstorm.

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Eaton says the results helped explain why Olivia had never slept through the night. — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026 Fiber-rich foods may also influence sleep through the gut microbiome. — Lauren Manaker Ms, HEALTH, 14 Sep. 2026 The average person loses up to 32 ounces of water while sleeping through skin evaporation and sweat. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 20 Aug. 2026 Insider tip Do not sleep through the most important meal of the day. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleep through

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“Sleep through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20through. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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