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Recent Examples of oversleeping
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Ahlers has made multiple appearances at the Horological Society since his character started tinkering with timepieces to combat his chronic oversleeping.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversleeping
Noun
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers’ offense didn’t stir from its slumber once Gallen gave way to the bullpen.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Your ultimate glow-up will consist of you embracing your magic, dreaming bigger and not being afraid to take risks.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Photo of young thoughtful academic school boy touch cheek curiosity dreaming bored enjoy books sitting floor home background.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Changes in behavior such as refusing to go to school and body cues like headaches, sleep or appetite changes can also be a signal to investigate, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later that day, she was buried at her childhood home of Althorp, her final resting place.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Researchers have uncovered the neural circuitry that explains why growth hormone surges during shut-eye, and why cutting corners on sleep undermines our physical health.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
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Over the past two seasons, the Broncos’ brass haven’t had a lot of trouble getting home to catch some shut-eye the night before the NFL’s roster cutdown deadline.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But rest assured, there's no actual sawdust in sawdust pie.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Explain that rest and recharge time directly contributes to better performance, creativity, and job satisfaction.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Oversleeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversleeping. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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