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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
Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
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Peter goes back to work right away, and Marissa tries to keep her career alive during Milo's short naps, between reading articles on how to help with infant sleep and trying to get a few moments of shut eye herself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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All caregivers should follow these rules for all naps and at nighttime.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With no rooster to sing in a new day, Marialice begins a journey in endless night to find the sleeping sun, accompanied by tiny chick Little.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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Jessie didn’t sleep that night.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Doctors prescribe prazosin, which relaxes blood vessels, to help lower blood pressure.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Set in a Wednesday-esque room, complete with moody lighting and adorned with props including dead roses, a gold candelabra, a black violin and faux poison, Gaga and Zeta-Jones sit behind a table and whisper into a microphone, aiming to help viewers relax.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Coverage decisions ultimately rest not with the White House, but with the states.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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In the video, the mako shark bursts from the water and lands on the bow of the boat, flopping around before coming to rest near the front of the vessel.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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