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
My determination to make sure Greg got his shut-eye had turned me into a less-than-ideal version of myself.
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
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Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But there are so many other travel accessories that can make a flight feel more restful or indulgent, including a silk sleep mask, a comfortable neck pillow, or a phone stand.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The rooms The W Punta Cana boasts some of the largest entry-level rooms in the Dominican Republic, each measuring 700 square feet and featuring a bathtub and king-size bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Easily walkable, museums, inns, bed & breakfasts, restaurants, a thriving farmers market and a variety of shops are all located in the half-square-mile historic district.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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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
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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That's because the 250-foot structure would be built on a roundabout near the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place for over 400,000 active-duty service members, veterans and their families.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
9 June 2026
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Andersen didn’t dress in Game 4 and was listed as a healthy scratch; Brind’Amour said after the game that Andersen, who’d played every minute of the postseason until Game 3, needed a rest.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Valkyries signed the 6-foot-4, former Stanford standout to a rest-of-season contract on Sunday, also waiving forward Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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