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Recent Examples of drowse
Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2019
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The feast is digested by now at our house and the tryptophan is kicking in, but the late game is too good to drowse on.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Jena looked over at the man’s camel, drowsing alongside the tent.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
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
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
Bear in mind that those 55 million impressions were totted up long before Nielsen began counting scores of drowsing aunts and hyperactive toddlers among its national TV deliveries.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The feast is digested by now at our house and the tryptophan is kicking in, but the late game is too good to drowse on.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Jena looked over at the man’s camel, drowsing alongside the tent.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
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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While the guests are on the beach, Max decides to take a nap.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Jan. 2026
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Colin’s outdoor nap routine began early.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Afternoons here are deliciously drowsy, spent dozing in the shade, gently parting calm sea water, or gliding past craggy rock formations in a little motor-boat.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The most determined had already claimed the coveted places at the front of the line, spending the night dozing in their cars, renouncing beds and pillows for hard reclining seats and hungry patience.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In a mood to slumber all day, to the tune of conversations held by cartoon mice?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
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As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.—
Amaka Anku,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Drowse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowse. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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