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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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Planning around children’s schedules, including naps and feeding times, can reduce frustration during travel.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Having stretched out on the chaise for movie nights, naps, and even one full night, Griggs touts the sofa’s firm yet cozy seat and durable upholstery.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kristin Barker lives on the North Side in a home that sleeps 14 people and she's also listed the property as a rental.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Poor sleep affects everyone Ninety-five percent of all caregivers agreed that good sleep is essential to overall family function, and nearly 80% said their own sleep suffers when their child sleeps poorly, the poll found.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Much of the progress toward eliminating sleeping sickness rests on the work of African researchers and patients who took part in the trials, despite difficult conditions.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2026
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From unspoken racial dynamics, like Sid rejecting Tia in favor of her white friends, to the economic worries that become entwined with her self-image, Sid’s precarious new social position rests on a knife’s edge.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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,
26 Feb. 2026
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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 20 Mar. 2026.
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