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adjective

Definition of dozingnext
as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness the dozing dog was running—at least in his dream

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dozing

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noun

as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself dozing is a natural response to the stifling heat of summer

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dozing

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verb

present participle of doze
1
as in resting
to be in a state of sleep likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons

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2
as in snoozing
to sleep lightly or briefly she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozing
  1. napping
  2. asleep
  3. sleep
  4. resting
  5. bed
  6. slumber
  7. rest
  8. nap
Verb
  • The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of napping
Adjective
  • The final shot shows a new Alice identical to the original lying asleep on a metal slab in the laboratory.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • From background to foreground, the painting depicts a haloed Virgin Mary, a young Jesus standing between her knees, St. Jerome asleep on the ground, and St. John the Baptist, clad sparsely in animal skins, pointing a crooked finger toward the figures behind him.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of asleep
Noun
  • Many executives pride themselves on functioning with just three to four hours of sleep and often rush through meals, opting for high-fat, high-sugar foods.
    Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of resting
Noun
  • Two Gen-Zers behind me keep up a running commentary, crying out in dismay every time Kevin lies on a bed with his shoes on.
    Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Using Advantageous Terrain: Bucks tend to bed in areas with advantageous terrain.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Jaylen Waddle broke out from a deep slumber with 144 receiving yards against the Patriots.
    C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
  • The singing, chanting, and DIY percussion serves to not only symbolically rouse the trees from their slumber but to scare off bugs, blight, and whatever bad spirits might endanger them.
    Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of slumber
Noun
  • Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.
    Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of rest
Noun
  • One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4 Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.
    Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
  • As our route to Sedona and back is a circuitous mix of surface streets, highways, and twisty canyon roads, the prospect of traveling the 300 miles without a nap seems unlikely.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of nap
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