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Definition of snoozenext
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as in nap
a short sleep took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself

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as in yawn
someone or something boring man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it

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snooze

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verb

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as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter

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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door

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Recent Examples of snooze
Noun
The Verdict on Shortcut Cinnamon Rolls Admittedly, the smell wasn’t exactly the same as Mom’s skip-the-snooze-worthy rolls. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025 Sarah Neilson Here’s one for the old-school Hallmark fans, but with enough interesting characters keep it from being completely snooze-worthy. Sarah Neilson, Them., 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
In a post on TikTok, Olivia (@oliviapontano) revealed that her daughter snoozed for over 15 hours on October 10. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 Parachute Air Organic Cotton Sham Set Don’t snooze on these 100 percent organic cotton pillow cases from one of our favorite bedding brands. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
Noun
  • Banish sleep debt with a nap, if possible.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Early bedtimes, late mornings, and naps, when possible, can feel luxurious on winter’s dark days.
    Kari Leibowitz, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • One such winner is Steve Kovacs, who took first place in the Blackwater category, as well as the coveted best-in-show prize, for his whimsical image of a monkfish in Japan appearing to yawn.
    Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • This inspired framing of the city that never sleeps serves as the tranquil backdrop of the spa, which offers a traditional Swedish sauna, hot stone massages, and Reiki therapy.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The usage of sleeping tablets is horrendous.
    Tom Burrows, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Court records viewed by NBC News revealed that the sequence of events that left Ross bloodied and bruised bore some similarities to the scenario that ended with Good’s death.
    Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Games that are too easy bore older players, while overly complex games can frustrate younger ones.
    Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Drip faucets correctly Set faucets to a slow, steady drip rather than a stream to conserve water while preventing freezing.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Aim for a slow, steady trickle of about one drip every three seconds or at least five drops per minute.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooze. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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