DROWSING Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

drowsing

verb

present participle of drowse

as in napping

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

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Recent Examples of drowsing 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 Jena looked over at the man’s camel, drowsing alongside the tent. — Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowsing

Verb

Kids in pre-K-3 are still napping for the most part, and how does that work with alarm bells going off for the high school students to transfer classrooms?

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
He was spotted napping and playing with traffic cones near Tasmania's capital, Hobart.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Definition of napping

Verb

The platform is also designed to support those who run resting orders, trades that don't execute until certain prices are met, the memo said.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Eagle-eyed commenters noted that a hand that was previously resting on Norris’ hip is no longer there.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of resting

Verb

Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Victor Nicholas ended up dozing with his head on her shoulder.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026