1
as in sleeps
to be in a state of sleep
snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter
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2
as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly
she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door
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Recent Examples of snoozes
Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
Yoga, stretching, and extra sleep (past all the snoozes) become their own kind of training.
—Jamilee Hoglind, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
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
In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozes
Noun
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Planning around children’s schedules, including naps and feeding times, can reduce frustration during travel.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
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Having stretched out on the chaise for movie nights, naps, and even one full night, Griggs touts the sofa’s firm yet cozy seat and durable upholstery.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With that indelible Southern gift for pulling new lingo from thin air, the duo deploy yawns that stretch like bungee over Zaytoven-type keys.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kristin Barker lives on the North Side in a home that sleeps 14 people and she's also listed the property as a rental.—
John Shumway,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Poor sleep affects everyone Ninety-five percent of all caregivers agreed that good sleep is essential to overall family function, and nearly 80% said their own sleep suffers when their child sleeps poorly, the poll found.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her books were their progeny, Stein acknowledged, and without Alice’s mothering—and typing, proofreading, cooking, sewing, shopping, bookkeeping, and warding off bores—they might not have been born.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who thinks English Heritage sites are run by bores is in for a surprise.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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Protect Hardware When Painting Painting can result in a real mess when stray streaks and drips land on handles, knobs, and pulls.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The loud lime shade is fitting for a vibrant party, while the wax construction prevents drips, so the area stays clean and safe all night.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Snoozes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozes. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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