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
Good shut-eye is critical for all sorts of reasons — but now there's a compelling new one, according to a study.
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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
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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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
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Many plans emphasize stress-lowering practices like sleep, exercise, and mindfulness.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Eighteen hospital beds in the surgical department, including eight in the intensive care unit, were lost as a result.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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If a family needs help buying a bed for a child, foster care workers typically reach out to local faith groups or nonprofits and use CarePortal to find the closest help by ZIP code.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Noun
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These days, there’s no shortage of packable, lightweight sleeping pads to make sure no peas (or pebbles) ever disturb your slumber on your next backpacking trip.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Nonetheless, the slumber continued for Palace’s second.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Wellness at the Proper Hotels is built around five pillars: movement, recovery, nourishment, rest and connection, along with substantive cutting-edge technologies that support them.—
Rona Berg,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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