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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Recent Examples of snoozing
Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, astronomers hope future observations will help shed light on these snoozing star factories.
—Shreejaya Karantha, Space.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
Noun
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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One of my clearest memories from the early 1970s is visiting relatives and sleeping on a pull-out couch in their library.—
Literary Hub
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
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Mafi found the medium-firm mattress to be comfortable and supportive not only for sleeping, but when sitting near the head of the bed to read as well.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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It is said the bees gathered at the cemetery, resting on the tent over the grave and on the floral displays, returning to their hives after the service concluded.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thomas dove in and swam with Malibu, popping up simultaneously from the water and resting their extremities — his arms, her fins — on the edge of the pool.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Harrell talks about diet, sleep, exercise and mental health to find the causes of problems.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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While handwashing and sleep routines help, what your child eats can also make a major difference in how well their immune system holds up during the year.—
Jazmine A. Ortiz,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But two are distinctive, with an American flag design and large enough to fit a queen-size bed.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The pillowcases have a stylish hem detailing that gives the bed a polished look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers’ offense didn’t stir from its slumber once Gallen gave way to the bullpen.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As the firstborn son of his generation, Alessio has always understood that the future of the family business would one day rest on his shoulders.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Lindner said the school day is already long enough and that children often come home with hours of additional work that interfere with sports, family time and rest.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Well, being able to take a nap every day is a luxury that really not that many people can afford.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Out of nowhere, the orange cat can be seen jumping on the Siberian husky's head, and wrestling the pup, who just wanted to take a nap near their golden retriever siblings, also lying in the sun.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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