as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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Recent Examples of shut-eye
Many things can disrupt your sleep, so issues getting shut-eye aren’t necessarily indicative of Parkinson’s disease.
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Good shut-eye is critical for all sorts of reasons — but now there's a compelling new one, according to a study.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Get some shut-eye during your next flight with these tips.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
Good shut-eye is critical for all sorts of reasons — but now there's a compelling new one, according to a study.
—Maureen MacKey, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Get some shut-eye during your next flight with these tips.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.
—Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Stash the sleeping pills and strap on an EEG headband that emits acoustic stimulation aligned with brainwaves to steer sleep.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
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To the Reddit user, the practice seems to ignore basic needs such as sleep quality and personal space.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Thereafter, she was sent home to rest, spending the next two weeks in bed before having a follow-up brain scan.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These sheets truly are buttery-smooth and cool to the touch—even after being in bed for hours at a time.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Primal man got a more stable night’s rest than in the dangerous heights, which probably led to deeper and less interrupted slumber.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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May will move back and get six days of rest before starting Monday in San Diego.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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Shin splints are one of those nagging running injuries that often only go away with rest.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
5 June 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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