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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
There isn’t consensus on whether this lighter sleep achieved during a snooze session always does more harm than good, said Fiala, who is also an assistant professor at Northwestern Medicine. Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 26 May 2025 Australians also used the snooze alarms 2.2 times on average. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Verb
Going beyond lazy, generic communication, the kind people snooze through or ignore, sets your company and leaders apart, and one day might buy you credibility in a crunch. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025 Walks in the woods, scenic drives, birdwatching, hammock snoozes, picnics and stargazing should all be on the agenda. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze
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Noun
  • From stroller naps and family vacations to day-long trips to aquariums and theme parks, Heather brought the Mockingbird along on all of life’s outings to evaluate its design, safety features, maneuverability, portability, durability, value, and storage capacity.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Ng and Shatkin say parents can help their kids build healthy sleep habits by maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and limiting daytime naps.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • For instance, a yawn in a canine often signals stress, not tiredness, and lip-licking can indicate anxiety.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Actors know all too well that every word can elicit a standing ovation… or a yawn.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Verb
  • Sequins shimmer, laughter lifts, and strangers become dance partners under a sky that never sleeps.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • There are so many options available, but Wayfair curated a hidden storefront packed with its favorites, so finding a quilt that suits your sleeping style has never been easier.
    Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But come summer, when tomatoes are at their sweetest and heaviest, ready to burst just from the bore of your gaze at the farmers market, there is no need to complicate things.
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
  • Her T-shirt bore Ozzy Osbourne’s name, a tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, whose death was announced earlier Tuesday.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • When watering tomatoes, deliver water directly to the base of a plant using a watering wand, a drip hose, or a watering can with a long spout.
    Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Water by drip irrigation rather than overhead to keep the leaves dry.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooze. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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