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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
Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
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
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
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
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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White noise machines and humidifiers are frequently available, along with extra blankets, air purifiers, and blackout curtains or sleep masks.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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McKenna posited that breastfeeding helped babies sleep more while increasing their milk supply and offering greater protection against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
9 Nov. 2025
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 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 21 Nov. 2025.
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