as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
all that snoozing should have you well rested and ready for some hard work
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as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep
snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door
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Verb
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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tossing and turning all night on an uncomfortable bed isn’t exactly the perfect recipe for a good night’s sleep, but splurging on a new mattress isn’t the only solution.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some people also have anal itching that wakes them up from sleep.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Multiple segments throughout the show depicted a cartoon version of the president getting in bed with Satan, who was shown as Trump’s lover, in a callback to early seasons, where Satan and former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein were depicted as romantic partners.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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While Trump gives Mackey a tour of the grounds, including his bedroom where Satan is waiting in bed, Vance runs in with a bottle of baby oil.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Neurodegenerative diseases are surging, yet our nation slumbers, unaware of the devastation ahead.—
Shahriar Minokadeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The victim woke up from his slumber and had words with Alcantara at the 145 St. station in West Harlem, police sources told the Daily News.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Surviving on edge-of-starvation rations, the broken equipment bought them necessary hours of life-saving rest.—
Charles Pellegrino,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Look for office chairs with adjustable features, including an adjustable chair height, neck rest, lumbar support, seat tilt, seat slide and mobile armrests.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The single bottom cushion makes for excellent Sunday afternoon naps—there's no crack to fall in.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The news reports strange behaviors from house robbers, from making a sandwich to taking a nap to leaving their wallet behind.—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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