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as in nap
a short sleep a brief doze in the sun

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verb

1
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons

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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
On occasion, some of them doze on the benches and winding path along the Riverwalk, in violation of a statewide ban on camping and sleeping in public places. Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
In yet another post showing the dog — which appears to be a miniature dachshund — dozing on a rug by a fireplace, Evans revealed that her name is Lala. Erin Clack, People.com, 19 July 2025 Patrick Seymour, dozing in a Newcastle home, awoke to flames crawling up the outside walls. Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for doze
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Noun
  • Just one more nap, one more run, one more hunt.
    Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Prior to alerting first responders, Rodriguez said her son, Makai Laboy, had just been put down for a nap.
    Megan Forrester, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Two of our staffers sleep on eucalyptus sheets from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2025
  • There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.
    StyleCaster Editors, StyleCaster, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches, and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The pillows are also resistant to shifting and lumping, so the filling will remain evenly balanced, providing a reliably cozy place to rest your head every night.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The bronze statue, commissioned by the owner of baby products brand Frida and sculpted by Rayvenn Shaleigha D’Clark, depicts a topless woman, holding her baby in one arm, while the other rests on her hip.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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