Verbsnoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter
she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door Noun
took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself
man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it
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Act fast, and you’re guaranteed to snag the best seat on the plane, or a new drop from your favorite sneaker brand; but snooze around too long, and you may be left empty handed.—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 22 Nov. 2025 For longtime locals and visiting cat lovers alike, each store offers not just merchandise but a furry personality greeting you at the door or snoozing in your way.—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025
Noun
Sarah Neilson Here’s one for the old-school Hallmark fans, but with enough interesting characters keep it from being completely snooze-worthy.—Sarah Neilson, Them., 17 Nov. 2025 The memory foam pillow has an odd, non-traditional shape that cradles your head for a more comfortable and (hopefully) pain-free snooze.—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze
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