SNOOZING Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

snoozing 1 of 2

noun

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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snoozing

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verb

present participle of snooze

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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Recent Examples of snoozing

Noun

Limit Caffeeine, Alcohol and Heavy Meals Both can cause fragmented snoozing. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 May 2026 The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning. — Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026 Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime. — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing. — Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 25 Mar. 2026 In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions. — Tom Vanderbilt, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025 Trying to make a bundle purchase out of this so as to completely revamp your snoozing sanctuary? — Jamie Allison Sanders, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Verb

Too much light snoozing each night was associated with a higher risk of poor mental health and problems with muscles and bones. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 The show is so cozy and soothing that the actors frequently fell asleep during takes and can be spotted snoozing in the background. — Josh Gondelman, New Yorker, 17 Sep. 2026 Chronic snoozing would interrupt REM, an important time for brain health. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 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 In fact, a recent survey of more than 2,000 women ages 40-64 conducted by Bonafide Health found that problems snoozing was one of the most unsettling symptoms of perimenopause — ranking ahead of hot flashes. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026 Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 When left to his own devices, Carson is prone to snoozing on autopilot. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 Rusty, an 8-month-old pooch, believed to be an Aussiedoodle, also donned an American-flag themed outfit, before going out to enjoy various activities over the weekend, including playing in the pool, snacking on treats and snoozing hard. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Exercise and napping produced similar memory performance benefits, but through different neural processes.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
How Sleep Patterns Connect to Hemorrhoid Risk A study published in Neuropsychiatric Research in August 2026 examined whether sleep patterns like insomnia, sleep duration and daytime napping may influence the risk of developing hemorrhoids.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of napping

Verb

On June 24, Matis blew through a stop sign and slammed into a home on the 2900 block of Southwest 57th Avenue, where Bezy was sleeping.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Health organizations, including Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, say too much caffeine can cause significant side effects, including tremors, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, seizures and other complications.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleeping

Verb

Research suggests nasal breathing may lower the likelihood of developing allergies, and preliminary studies link resting nasal breathing to lower blood pressure than mouth breathing.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Danyl Bosomworth, founder of ice bath brand Brass Monkey, told The Independent that women tend to carry a higher body fat percentage, a smaller body surface area to volume ratio and a lower resting metabolic rate.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of resting

Noun

During sleep, neurons go quiet, ROS are cleared, and damaged mitochondria are repaired or recycled.

— Rowan Jacobsen, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
If your wellness routine already tracks sleep, hydration and screen time, dry eye disease belongs on the list to raise with your eye doctor.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of sleep

Noun

In September, every ward in Sylhet's 100-bed Shahid Shamsuddin Ahmed Hospital, which is treating measles, appeared overwhelmed.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Because whenever the topic of Orange County’s ever-filling green spring of bed-tax money is discussed, shenanigans seem to proliferate.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of bed

Noun

Mattresses and linens are unsurprisingly comfortable—the Langham’s bedding has, after all, become synonymous with inducing deep slumbers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
There is still time for the Republican Party to awaken from its slumber and stand up in the history of our nation for freedom-loving peoples across Europe.

— Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of slumber

Noun

Also noted, snoring and unintentional daytime dozing appeared to have no effect on brain aging.

— Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026

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