RAPID EYE MOVEMENT Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

rapid eye movement

noun

as in dreaming

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Recent Examples of rapid eye movement According to Oen-Hsiao, time spent in rapid eye movement (REM) sleep—the stage linked to memory consolidation, mood regulation, and mental concentration—may decrease, leaving people feeling tired the next day. — Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 12 Mar. 2026 Important biological processes occur during each stage of sleep—from light sleep to deep sleep to the rapid eye movement (REM) dreaming stage. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2026 When sleeping, the brain cycles through different stages, including light, deep and rapid eye movement, or REM. — Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026 This happens because sleep, especially rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, plays a central role in emotional regulation. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rapid eye movement

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dreaming

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Julius could not always bear the weight of her dreaming and her drawing.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
Today, the tiki scene is thriving, a hub for craft cocktails but also a reflection of our city’s penchant for dreaming and escapism.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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