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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It's packed with health and fitness features, including ECG, body composition, blood oxygen saturation, sleep tracking, VO2, and more than 95 different workout modes.—
Cierra Cowan May 28,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Night-light color White and blue light can disrupt your child’s sleep because their bodies naturally associate white and blue colors with daytime.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Her Instagram post included two snaps: a film still of the pair in bed in 2004's The Woodsman, and a second slide featuring a Polaroid of the two actors on the set of Lemon Sky in 1987.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For those now waking up from a deep slumber, a Real ID is an enhanced form of identification that allows access to commercial airline flights.—
Frank Fellone,
Arkansas Online,
16 May 2025
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The temperatures here have put them in a deep slumber intended to preserve them for the ages.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Savina: Our Hotel Sages Signature Retreats are rooted in the belief that rest is revolutionary and that luxury doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Only one of his 10 starts so far has been made on the traditional four days of rest.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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