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Recent Examples of drowse
Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2019
The Economist, 21 Nov. 2019
Noun
The wealthy suburb of Phoenix drowses in the heat of the Sonoran Desert, sprinkled with luxury resorts catering to snowbirds in what Arizonans call the Valley of the Sun.
—Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2019
Verb
Stars lounged and drowsed: Muhammad Ali with a newspaper, Peter Cook in his old mac on a lilo in a Hollywood pool.
—The Economist, 21 Nov. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowse
Noun
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Related article Don’t drink before your nap on the plane.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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And while its landmarks are certainly a must for first-time visitors, the true appeal of Paris is found in the everyday; a quiet stroll through Montmartre, a leisurely morning coffee along Canal Saint Martin, or an afternoon nap in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Get ready to sit back and relax for a while when Avatar: Fire and Ash hits theaters.—
Carly Thomas,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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The changes are part of a wide-ranging package of reforms that city officials are proposing in an effort to relax and streamline rules protecting historic homes and buildings.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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During deep sleep, your brain rests and replenishes its energy to help with your memory.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite downing a large coffee early in the morning, by the afternoon, Aaron was dozing in the waiting room.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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They can be found romping (or dozing) in the zoo's snow leopard habitat.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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While slumbering in this washable silk number is akin to sleeping on satin sheets, this button-up top can get just as much wear out of the house.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
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In this 2016 outer space love story starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the slumbering astronauts aboard the Avalon are traveling on a 120-year trip to a habitable planet named Homestead II along with thousands of other colonists.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Drowse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowse. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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