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Recent Examples of oversleeping
Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
That means avoiding heavy meals before sleep, packing ear plugs and an eye mask, and matching your normal sleep duration (oversleeping can leave you feeling groggy).
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2026
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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Most travelers base themselves in either Giglio Porto or Campese, both on the water, and pass their days swimming, sunning, napping, and feasting on fresh seafood at outdoor restaurants.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ever since that fateful 1950s day in New Jersey when Steve Spielberg's father roused him from slumber to take a late-night rural drive out to watch a spectacular shooting star show, the legendary filmmaker has been fascinated with outer space and the mysteries of the cosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Watson said smokable products – including pre‑rolls – are among the industry's biggest sellers because customers rely on the faster onset for pain relief and sleep.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kundrat, who was also a receiver for the Porters’ football team the last two seasons, grew up dreaming of playing collegiate and professional hockey.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fans are dreaming of Barbara Eden's skincare secrets.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beds should be placed in warm, draught-free areas, ideally offering both a quiet resting spot and a place near family activity.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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By then, Fairmount had become the city’s preferred resting place.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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All of this means that getting a couple of good hours of shut-eye while in transit makes or breaks my first few days abroad.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The perfect place to catch some shut-eye.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Oversleeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversleeping. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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