as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the dozing dog was running—at least in his dream
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as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
dozing is a natural response to the stifling heat of summer
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as in resting
to be in a state of sleep
likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons
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as in snoozing
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Verb
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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When the children are asleep, Charlotte and Raffi can grab the baby monitor and hop the balcony wall to their friends’ house.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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One of them is asleep, actually, or maybe dead already?—
Allegra Leal,
New Yorker,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Many plans emphasize stress-lowering practices like sleep, exercise, and mindfulness.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
Verb
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During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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On May 3, the parents put their kids to bed and had dinner with friends at a restaurant less than 200 feet away.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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And finally, Wingate points out that sometimes, a bed frame has run its course.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, the slumber continued for Palace’s second.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Blackout shades also ensure sleep-inducing slumber.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Wellness at the Proper Hotels is built around five pillars: movement, recovery, nourishment, rest and connection, along with substantive cutting-edge technologies that support them.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Allow time for naps and/or quiet time, both for the young and older (and everyone in between).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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During the day, leaning the chair back has also facilitated great naps.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
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“Dozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozing. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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