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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
Trying to make a bundle purchase out of this so as to completely revamp your snoozing sanctuary?
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The extended sequence is a dynamic escalation of chaos and fear, and even features a clever bait-and-switch with some snoozing emergency med techs early on.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Hunting kangaroos and snoozing by the fire The dingo’s bones tell their own story.
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ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Luckily, my desert tortoise named Dotty was safely snoozing in my backyard.
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Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Noun
With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences.
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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
After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The extended sequence is a dynamic escalation of chaos and fear, and even features a clever bait-and-switch with some snoozing emergency med techs early on.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Hunting kangaroos and snoozing by the fire The dingo’s bones tell their own story.
—
ArsTechnica,
18 May 2026
Luckily, my desert tortoise named Dotty was safely snoozing in my backyard.
—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
Noun
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The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.
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Bed bugs typically stay within a few feet of their food source, which is usually sleeping people or pets.
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There are some other features to keep in mind when considering a sleeping pad, air mattress or camping cot.
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Supports everyday comfort for both resting and extended lounging sessions.
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But Judd won’t be the only artist at this concert who isn’t resting on their laurels.
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.
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Burrows died in his sleep on Friday morning after a brief illness.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
Noun
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Also, target areas where your own pet rests, such as under the deck.
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Guests rotate through heat, cold and rest, moving from saunas and steam rooms into cool or Nordic plunge pools before recovering in hammocks, Adirondack chairs or warm pools with waterfalls and jets.
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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.
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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