nodders

noun

plural of nodder
as in sleepers

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  1. sleepers
  2. dozers
Noun
  • It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
  • The answer can help determine the best support level for hip, shoulder, and spinal alignment—firm for stomach sleepers, soft for side sleepers, and medium firmness for back sleepers.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of sleepers
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  • The agency said 604 crews, with 1,068 personnel, dozers and water-dropping aircraft battled the fire.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
  • As of June 9, the Cal Fire unit is expected to have 15 engines, 12 hand crews, seven dozers and seven water tenders and about 265 total personnel assigned to the incident.
    — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Definition of dozers
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