DROWSES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

drowses 1 of 2

noun

plural of drowse

as in naps

a short sleep was just falling into a drowse when you called

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drowses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of drowse

as in rests

to sleep lightly or briefly picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree

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Noun

And that includes higher education, a sector where there are a lot of leadership naps.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you.

— Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

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As Berg explained, the key to the players’ theory rests on signing away their rights to the NCAA.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Dyson’s reputation rests on reengineering mundane household products (vacuums, hair dryers and fans) around proprietary tech and premium pricing.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

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