SNOOZE Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

snooze 1 of 2

noun

Definition of snooze

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

ˈsnüz

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

Lestat hits snooze on death and takes back control of the narrative. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The quality of hoops ranged from genuinely exciting to a snooze, all generally played at a quick tempo that was only occasionally buffered by replay reviews of calls made under the lowest of stakes. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

Verb

This is especially true if there happen to be adoptable felines playing and snoozing in the shop’s showcase windows. — Yvonne Villaseñor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026 But don’t snooze on dessert—executive pastry chef Rabii Saber was recently named a James Beard Awards finalist. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snooze

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze

Noun

It can also be used during short daytime naps, providing real-time acoustic guidance during sleep onset.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
Their favorite beds add to that comfort, too, offering a cozy place to curl up after a long walk or settle in for an afternoon nap.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of nap

Noun

The reward challenge is an obstacle course (yawn), and the Yellow Tribe wins.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Right now, this work may induce yawns, but as long-term exploration efforts of the moon and other bodies become both more serious and more varied, the complexity of mapping these worlds may increase.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of yawn

Verb

Residents were also advised to install window screens and chimney caps, secure exterior doors and avoid leaving unscreened windows open, particularly while sleeping.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sleep

Noun

Many farmers rely on bore water, but some say their wells have been pumped dry by the gas industry, and their water is now being offered to the developers to help build the AI data center.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2026
Legend held that the Roman race had sprung from Mount Ida in Troy, whose name Cybele bore—Magna Mater Idaea.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

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