dozed

past tense of doze

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozed
Verb
  • Friedman slept three hours the night before, in preparation for the unveiling of his biggest feat yet.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Feel like Bryson Tiller is being slept on and will be a factor by the end of the year.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Still, the allure of Tesla has always rested in its improbable odds.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Facing a three-run deficit against the Yankees’ rested bullpen, Houston scored six times and struck six hits against four relievers, taking the sort of at-bats that have been missing for so much of their inconsistent second half.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Dozed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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