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doze 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dozenext
as in nap
a short sleep a brief doze in the sun

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verb

ˈdōz How to pronounce doze (audio)
1
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons

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2
as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep

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Recent Examples of doze
Noun
Our thought was probably somebody was going to just want to come in and doze it all down and do something different. — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026 By the evening’s end, I was cuddled up on the couch in a pile of kids, a movie playing while the little ones started to doze. — Monitor Contributors, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2025
Verb
The Basque side went ahead in the blink of an eye when a dozing Atletico defence missed a long ball forward, Goncalo Guedes crossed from deep and Barrenetxea headed the fastest goal in a final in the Copa’s 124-year history. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2026 A little walk to Ayu Bakehouse, especially in the early morning while most of the neighborhood is still dozing, is a great start to the day. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for doze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
  1. nap
  2. sleep
  3. relax
  4. rest
Noun
  • The half-dozen officers stripped down to their boots, swaddled themselves in some of the hotel’s cozy robes, and plopped down for a nap in a hallway near the lobby.
    — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • However, Apple’s version will update throughout the day as the score changes, based on a workout or nap, for instance.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • But don’t sleep on the Bears basically gifting Washington 13 yards to McLaurin on the sidelines to stop the clock with two seconds remaining, setting up all the drama.
    — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • There were museums and theaters, and clubs, and the feeling that the city never slept.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of sleep
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  • Hailey and Justin Bieber also described their favorite ways to relax (the spa), favorite cities (a split between New York and Los Angeles) and favorite holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas).
    — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Lounging and relaxing poolside is taken very seriously with an ample supply of chaise lounges and umbrellas lining all four pools (three family pools and one adults-only pool), and an adjacent private beach and lagoon.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • If a task keeps looping, write it down and let your body rest without guilt.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Developing pitchers is an existential concern for the Brewers, who had to replace Peralta and cannot rest on unearthing a surprising contributor like Priester once every couple of years.
    — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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