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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of doze
Wayne Parker, Parents, 22 July 2024
Several veterans dozed quietly as a medical crew roamed periodically through the cabin.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024
The market for initial public offerings has been sleepy in recent years, largely dozing as a result of high interest rates, climbing inflation, and bottlenecked capital flows following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 June 2024
While Biggi dozed by their side, skai opened up to Billboard about their influences, musical pivots, online commentors who have a problem with nonbinary individuals, Lil Nas X and more.
—John Norris, Billboard, 14 June 2024
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Verb
Many partners report that a good, comfortable pillow makes all the difference when spending the night on a cot or just dozing in a rocker or recliner in the room.
—Wayne Parker, Parents, 22 July 2024
Several veterans dozed quietly as a medical crew roamed periodically through the cabin.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 1 June 2024
The market for initial public offerings has been sleepy in recent years, largely dozing as a result of high interest rates, climbing inflation, and bottlenecked capital flows following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 20 June 2024
While Biggi dozed by their side, skai opened up to Billboard about their influences, musical pivots, online commentors who have a problem with nonbinary individuals, Lil Nas X and more.
—John Norris, Billboard, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
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The creature will eventually amble up to a house with a cracked attic window, slipping inside for an early afternoon nap.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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And, for overnight guests, on-site staycations, or just taking an afternoon nap after a day at the beach, the one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront bungalow’s lounge spills onto a private patio.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Synthetic bags are generally the best budget sleeping options for those camping in the heat.Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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May help cushion your shoulders and hips, especially when sleeping on your side.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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This Plum Blossom kit contains over 300 pieces and is great for tweens and teens who want to relax and enjoy a moment of zen.Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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OpenAI relaxed its policy on secondary share sales in June, after employees complained.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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Below Nancy Nehring's house, a hunk of metal rested on the sidewalk.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024
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The old Kentucky city of about 13,500 people rests approximately 40 miles south of Louisville.Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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