Synonyms of snoozing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• napping
• sleep
• bed
• resting
• slumbering
• slumber
• rest
• dozing
• nap
• shut-eye
• catnapping
• doze
• catnap
• snooze
• repose
• dreaming
• siesta
• drowse
• wink
• forty winks
• z's
• oversleeping
• rapid eye movement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wake
• consciousness
• wakefulness
• insomnia
• sleeplessness

snoozing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of snooze

1

as in sleeping

to be in a state of sleep

snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sleeping
• resting
• dozing
• napping
• slumbering
• catnapping
• dropping off
• dreaming
• hibernating
• sleeping in
• nodding off
• drowsing (off)
• oversleeping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rising
• waking
• arising
• arousing
• awaking

2

as in resting

to sleep lightly or briefly

she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• napping
• resting
• dozing
• relaxing
• slumbering
• drowsing
• catnapping
• lying
• kipping
• reposing
• laying
• roosting
• lulling
• couching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rising
• awakening
• arising
• waking (up)
• rousing
• uprising
• arousing
• getting up
• awaking
• wakening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snoozing

Noun

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

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

Clear, blue skies and mild breezes are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are happily snoozing in their respective corners. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 June 2026

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. — 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