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
On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice.
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Outfitted with nine beds, there’s a cozy spot for everyone to catch some shut-eye.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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
In this case, Ye seemed to court witnesses to be catching some moments of shut-eye Friday while observing and ultimately testifying as a defendant in a trial over his treatment of a contractor at his former Malibu mansion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
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Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Outfitted with nine beds, there’s a cozy spot for everyone to catch some shut-eye.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2026
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
In this case, Ye seemed to court witnesses to be catching some moments of shut-eye Friday while observing and ultimately testifying as a defendant in a trial over his treatment of a contractor at his former Malibu mansion.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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What the 4-7-8 Breathing Method Can’t Do Direct clinical trials built specifically around 4-7-8 breathing and sleep onset are still limited.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Think of this snack as a daytime boost, rather than a bedtime send-off (for better sleep, try tart cherries and pistachio nuts).—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Not one but two heaters; one wall mounted right next to the bed and one electric fur rug for under foot comfort.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Down the hall, ceramic eggs cover the walls while a giant yolk rests atop a mattress, turning a hospital bed into a commentary on fragility and birth.—
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
Noun
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your unconscious worked the alarm’s chime into your slumber.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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The women were shown snoozing while the movie did its best to not disturb their slumber—revealing an additional, crucial poignancy.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The marker says the cemetery became the final resting place of many Black residents, many of whom worked in the area’s farming fields, groves and packing houses.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Multiple clues pointed to Tampa's final resting place, said William Thiesen, a Coast Guard Atlantic Area historian.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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It’s not calculated to put anxious writers’ minds at rest—most of us already live in fear that our flimsy characters will be exposed through our work.—
David O’Neill,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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Instead of eating it immediately after preparing it, letting bean salad rest in the refrigerator allows the flavors to deepen and develop.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
19 May 2026
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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