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Recent Examples of snooze
Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
With a simulated sunset and sunrise, this alarm clock also has several smart features, including a tap snooze, an automatic dimmable display and an FM radio.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Travellers sat slumped staring at phones or snoozed under their coats.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Mother Earth has awakened after a mild-winter snooze.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
With a simulated sunset and sunrise, this alarm clock also has several smart features, including a tap snooze, an automatic dimmable display and an FM radio.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Travellers sat slumped staring at phones or snoozed under their coats.
—Mary Gaitskill, New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
Noun
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Kirby said that an impromptu office nap is his trick to staying sharp over his decades-long career in business.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Bloom, 32, and Theroux announced the news alongside a black-and-white photo of the new dad hugging his son to his chest as the newborn appeared to take a nap.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dogs may lick their lips, yawn, stiffen or turn away.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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More than 27,000 racers rose before dawn this morning to yawn, stretch and don their gear to take on the iconic streets of Los Angeles today during the 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
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Premium and economy passengers will also still be required to purchase an actual seat, with these sleeping pods instead being available for an additional session fee of NZ$495 (about $280 per session).—
Emma Clarke,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As the North bore down on Saigon, Thieu begged for American financial support, but Congress was in no mood to pour more millions into the black hole of Southeast Asia.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The one block square bore witness to Sacramento’s history.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Hand watering or drip irrigation is recommended for trees and native vegetation planted within the last three years.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Avoid overhead sprinklers and choose soaker hoses, drip irrigation, or hand-watering so that water is delivered low and slow and reaches the roots.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooze. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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