as in sleepers
one who sleeps
the driver had to make an abrupt stop that wakened the dozers on the bus
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Recent Examples of dozers
Fire Department officials said strike teams, dozers, a hand crew and helicopters had been deployed in support of the incident.
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Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In a Saturday morning update, the Minnesota Incident Command System says the Stewart Trail Fire is 0% contained, but firefighters are working to establish a containment line with heavy equipment such as dozers, as well as handlines.
—Cole Premo, CBS News, 16 May 2026
By evening, the request included four type-3 strike teams (20 engines), four hand crews, and two dozers.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Caterpillar said dozers will deliver precision grading and earthmoving to improve efficiency, while compactors will automate surface preparation to ensure consistent quality and safer construction outcomes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Firefighting efforts include 58 engines, six water tenders, five dozers and 23 hand crews.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
In a Saturday morning update, the Minnesota Incident Command System says the Stewart Trail Fire is 0% contained, but firefighters are working to establish a containment line with heavy equipment such as dozers, as well as handlines.
—Cole Premo, CBS News, 16 May 2026
By evening, the request included four type-3 strike teams (20 engines), four hand crews, and two dozers.
—Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Caterpillar said dozers will deliver precision grading and earthmoving to improve efficiency, while compactors will automate surface preparation to ensure consistent quality and safer construction outcomes.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Firefighting efforts include 58 engines, six water tenders, five dozers and 23 hand crews.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozers
sleepers
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Hot sleepers will appreciate the cooling nature of the Eddie Bauer Queen Quilt Set and the best-selling set of two Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows, which is at the lowest price it’s been all year.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Items requested include new or gently-used unwrapped sleepers (size newborn to 12 months).—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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“Dozers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozers. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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