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as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of dozes
John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozes
Noun
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The page shows the kitten being adopted from the shelter, settling into his new home, taking plenty of cozy naps, and play-fighting with his owner's hands.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Tis the season for indulgent comfort, afternoon naps, and staying inside.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each villa sleeps anywhere from 10 to 26 people.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
17 Oct. 2025
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The modern, upscale building sleeps about 60 people in dormitory beds and private rooms, and even has a hot shower.—
Scott Yorko,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Barring an injury-recovery miracle, Dalton is going to start this game as Young rests his problematic ankle.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Instead, that power rests exclusively with Congress, the brief said.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Dozes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozes. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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