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Recent Examples of shut-eye Lack of quality shut-eye has been linked to an increase in women's risk of heart disease, elevated pain symptoms, more of a chance of developing dementia, and more. New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024 That’s the message from a new U.S. study that ties subpar shut-eye in early middle age to poor thinking and memory skills later in life. Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024 Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask $34 Amazon Sleep can be tough to come by in the early days of parenthood, but this best-selling sleep mask can help her pack in as much shut-eye as possible. Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024 Parents often turn to things like swaddles and sound machines to help their baby (and themselves) get some decent shut-eye. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for shut-eye 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
  • Otherwise, there are lots of easy ways to protect and improve the appearance of your skin, including drinking lots of water to stay hydrated, getting a good night’s sleep, and prioritizing sunscreen, Rahman added.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 8 Feb. 2025
  • This is the time to shine for youngsters who have long forsaken sleep and free time in the hopes of raising a champion steer.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The celebration ended in a karaoke bar, followed by a cup of tea and chicken nuggets in bed for the newlyweds.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • In Conclave, Fiennes herds the cardinals toward the election of a new pope after the existing Supreme Pontiff has been discovered dead in bed.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Framing Ja Rule as a softie and a crooner, 50 Cent had just tucked the artist’s chart-topping career into an eternal slumber in the mid-aughts Drake’s first five years as a Cash Money commodity dovetail with fallout from those sensibilities.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Just because The Neighborhood has enjoyed a six-week slumber doesn’t mean Calvin and Tina, and Dave and Gemma, are well-rested.
    Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Clark believes there are seven key elements to a cozy nook: environment, seating, foot rest, pillows, light, a side table, and a throw.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Aim for at least 48 hours of rest between strength-training sessions for the same muscle group.
    Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 7 Feb. 2025

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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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