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
The Series 11 accurately measures the duration of your shut-eye, time spent in each sleep stage, other health metrics such as respiration rate and resting heart rate, and even monitors for sleep apnea.
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers have uncovered the neural circuitry that explains why growth hormone surges during shut-eye, and why cutting corners on sleep undermines our physical health.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Butler, catching some shut-eye in his workplace was an essential part of his process.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 16 Sep. 2025
Researchers have uncovered the neural circuitry that explains why growth hormone surges during shut-eye, and why cutting corners on sleep undermines our physical health.
—New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
For Butler, catching some shut-eye in his workplace was an essential part of his process.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Aug. 2025
Teenagers do best with eight to 10 hours of shut-eye.
—Adithi Ramakrishnan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Senior commerce editor Nashia Baker says she feels refreshed and comfortable in any sleep position with this memory foam pillow.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Olly Melatonin Gummies Once again, travel can really disrupt your sleep so to help her wind down for sleep or for sleep support in flight, in a new city or on a new timezone, Case swears by these extra strength melatonin gummies.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond this, annual flowers such as petunias, marigolds, and zinnias can be used to add bursts of color throughout your beds and borders.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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Run it across the backside of the bed and the wall to be sure to clear dust that might be clinging to the wall of the headboard.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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The outpouring was probably what helped reverse the dino-napping.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Grand Patio Outdoor Bean Bag Chair Get super comfy with this elevated outdoor beanbag chair, which features a sturdy steel frame and cloud-like cushions that are perfect for napping, reading, or suntanning.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My pal was in deep slumber, breathed through this kind of hissing accordion.—
Sam Lipsyte,
New Yorker,
19 Oct. 2025
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After two months of market bliss, Wall Street is stirring from its slumber.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But that’s just where Naomi Odessa Miller-Dawson’s cookie recipe lives, etched in stone at her final resting place at Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Lantern tours of Sleepy Hollow Cemetery are offered throughout the year, spotlighting the final resting places of folks like Andrew Carnegie and Irving himself.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Oct. 2025
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Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.—
Kris Ann Valdez,
Parents,
22 Oct. 2025
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Citing popular demand for its regular sandwich menu, Mudgie’s will give its brunch menu on Sunday a rest and instead will offer its full menu.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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