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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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Just one more nap, one more run, one more hunt.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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
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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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