OVERSLEPT Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam-Webster Thesaurus

overslept

verb

past tense of oversleep

as in slept in

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dreamed

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The Dreamers have dreamed big, raised private capital and put together a stadium proposal.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
In March, as the criminal investigation dragged on and many wondered if Burke would ever face charges, Jane, the girl who frequently messaged with Burke before Rivas Hernandez, dreamt about him on his birthday.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026

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