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noun

as in napping

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oversleeping

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verb

present participle of oversleep
as in sleeping in

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Recent Examples of oversleeping
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
  1. napping
  2. dreaming
  3. slumber
  4. sleep
  5. dozing
  6. resting
  7. shut-eye
  8. snoozing
Noun
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of napping
Verb
  • A lot of times, the job involves dreaming about the next possibility while also sometimes being met with the possibility that your best days are behind you.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • That means dreaming about Black liberation, not as an impossibility but as something that will come to fruition.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of dreaming
Noun
  • Hasbro has also gotten a boost from the traditional toy market waking up from a long slumber.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Gu-cheon has woken up from his drugged slumber and heads into the Realm of the Gwi.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of slumber
Noun
  • Inspired by a contemporary ‘70s bedroom, Design Within Reach’s frame has a multitude of bold colors to choose from in a velvet fabric for a sumptuous sleep setup.
    — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The National Sleep foundation recommends 7 to 9 hours of nightly sleep for adults ages 18 to 64.
    — Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleep
Noun
  • Also noted, snoring and unintentional daytime dozing appeared to have no effect on brain aging.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
  • Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of dozing
Noun
  • Many believe the photo was taken in the Althorp Estate gardens, Diana’s final resting place.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026
  • Circular patios and courtyards will direct light into the building, while gardens and outdoor resting places will allow visitors to take in views of the nearby Pichincha volcano.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • While scientists recommend that adults across the board aim for seven to eight hours of shut-eye a night, that's unrealistic for many people.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026
  • That looks like noise machines, blackout curtains, and the best bedding available to achieve proper, uninterrupted shut-eye.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026
Definition of shut-eye
Noun
  • With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026
  • The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
    — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
Definition of snoozing

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