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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
  • By sitting in a river, eating as much salmon as physically possible and eventually disappearing for a long winter nap.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of nap
Verb
  • Helen knitted and watched women’s basketball on television, Rocky read a schoolbook about the Industrial Revolution in England, and the Schipperke slept on the rug by the fireplace.
    — Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
  • But the sight of a man sleeping atop the shelter next to a shopping cart caught the attention of onlookers, some of whom pulled out their phones to take pictures, as first reported by KTLA.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of sleep
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  • The intimate spa offers a number of different treatments and beauty rituals, but the standout one is Oro di Amalfi, an exclusive massage with natural lemon oils that relaxes and stimulates the chakras.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Below, 12 photos of Diana relaxing and unwinding on vacation.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of relax
Verb
  • For the couple, the biggest issue with the house, which rests on a 10,500-square-foot street-to-street lot, was that many rooms in the 2,000-square-foot home didn’t take advantage of the breathtaking views.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s been significant opposition to the deal from the start, but also tremendous pressure on Bonta to put the case to rest as Ellison threatened to move the studio out of California.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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