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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
Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
As the name suggests, those kinds of power naps are reminiscent of the ways our feline friends seem to laze and doze their entire days away.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Get Citation Request Reprint Permissions The Chinese Communist Party’s National Congress, which is held every five years, was once considered a dull affair, recalling images of old men dozing through long speeches.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
Snaps of him with his head back, eyes closed, and seemingly dozing have become a meme.
—Alice Park / Paris, TIME, 30 July 2024
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Verb
All-Star Game and a cute shot of Dunne dozing in the backseat of a car with their puppy Roux.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
As the name suggests, those kinds of power naps are reminiscent of the ways our feline friends seem to laze and doze their entire days away.
—Discover Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
Get Citation Request Reprint Permissions The Chinese Communist Party’s National Congress, which is held every five years, was once considered a dull affair, recalling images of old men dozing through long speeches.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
Snaps of him with his head back, eyes closed, and seemingly dozing have become a meme.
—Alice Park / Paris, TIME, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
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If getting together is hard with young kids, schedule a weekly Zoom during nap time.Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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This is the burger for hedonists (particularly those who have time to take a nap right after).Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Your hungers could include anything from more career visibility and recognition to more fun, travel, adventure, connection, community, or even rest.Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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It is allowed to undergo full malolactic fermentation and then rests on the lees for a minimum of 10 years.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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