Synonyms
Examples of snooze in a Sentence
Verb
snoozed 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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Nerdwallet, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
These last weeks of summer, when the out-of-office replies pile up and even Wall Street takes a bit of a break from making money, might be the last time for people to be lazy, to loaf, to snooze — especially with return-to-office policies kicking in for many companies across the country.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
As a result, people have been shelling out for blue light-filtering spectacles in hopes of snoozing in peace and reducing visual fatigue.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 17 Aug. 2023
That means solidifying a relaxing wind-down routine, snoozing on a mattress that supports your body, and stocking up on pillows, blankets, and all the other accessories that encourage rest.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2023
If the watch industry was snoozing through the dog days of summer, Rolex just woke it up.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
The tester’s dog loved snoozing on the bed whether inside or outside, and that’s in part to the soft material yet durable material.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
Made with ultra-soft materials, this bed provides a cozy and comfortable space for your dog to rest and snooze.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
And while more people prefer to sleep with some light than a completely dark room (36% vs. 29%), snoozing with sound on is just as common as without (34% vs. 33%).
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023
Incorporating just a few small tweaks to your presentations can make the difference between a snooze fest and an energy blast.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 16 July 2023
His pet parents say the pup is either going at 110 mph or enjoying a snuggly snooze.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
And a regular midday snooze might also have longer-term impacts, from a possible improvement in cardiovascular health to a bulwark against the loss of brain volume—potentially a protective factor against dementia.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023
Top the finished frittata with fresh tomato and avocado slices for extra texture and flavor.
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Nutty Honey Mini Rolls
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Go ahead, hit snooze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
With its durable design and high-quality materials, this orthopedic dog bed is sure to become your dog's new favorite snooze spot.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
Do your eyes a solid with a good pair of blue-light-blocking glasses to put your brain chemicals in snooze mode.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
There's nothing better than a brief snooze in the middle of the day to relax and recharge.
—Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2023
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Verb
By settling for rising prices, policyholders may be snoozing on a better deal.
—Nerdwallet, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
These last weeks of summer, when the out-of-office replies pile up and even Wall Street takes a bit of a break from making money, might be the last time for people to be lazy, to loaf, to snooze — especially with return-to-office policies kicking in for many companies across the country.
—Steven Kurutz, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
As a result, people have been shelling out for blue light-filtering spectacles in hopes of snoozing in peace and reducing visual fatigue.
—Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 17 Aug. 2023
That means solidifying a relaxing wind-down routine, snoozing on a mattress that supports your body, and stocking up on pillows, blankets, and all the other accessories that encourage rest.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2023
If the watch industry was snoozing through the dog days of summer, Rolex just woke it up.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2023
The tester’s dog loved snoozing on the bed whether inside or outside, and that’s in part to the soft material yet durable material.
—Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
Made with ultra-soft materials, this bed provides a cozy and comfortable space for your dog to rest and snooze.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
And while more people prefer to sleep with some light than a completely dark room (36% vs. 29%), snoozing with sound on is just as common as without (34% vs. 33%).
—People Staff, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
Noun
Most people hit snooze when their alarm goes off at 3:30 a.m.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 17 Aug. 2023
Incorporating just a few small tweaks to your presentations can make the difference between a snooze fest and an energy blast.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 16 July 2023
His pet parents say the pup is either going at 110 mph or enjoying a snuggly snooze.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
And a regular midday snooze might also have longer-term impacts, from a possible improvement in cardiovascular health to a bulwark against the loss of brain volume—potentially a protective factor against dementia.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023
Top the finished frittata with fresh tomato and avocado slices for extra texture and flavor.
19
Nutty Honey Mini Rolls
View Recipe
Go ahead, hit snooze.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
With its durable design and high-quality materials, this orthopedic dog bed is sure to become your dog's new favorite snooze spot.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 24 May 2023
Do your eyes a solid with a good pair of blue-light-blocking glasses to put your brain chemicals in snooze mode.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
There's nothing better than a brief snooze in the middle of the day to relax and recharge.
—Good Housekeeping, 16 July 2023
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