as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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Recent Examples of shut-eye
Churchill was fond of keeping the president up late at night, then napping during the day, with FDR continuing to work while the prime minister caught some shut-eye.
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Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
In their findings, the researchers noted that between seven and nine hours of shut-eye is best for our brains, particularly in connection with memory and information processing speed.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2024
Buyers rave about its medium-firm feel, which offers support and pressure relief for some quality shut-eye.
—Elaheh Nozari, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Try to eat your last meal at least three hours before shut-eye to allow your stomach to settle.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
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Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
In their findings, the researchers noted that between seven and nine hours of shut-eye is best for our brains, particularly in connection with memory and information processing speed.
—New Atlas, 12 July 2024
Buyers rave about its medium-firm feel, which offers support and pressure relief for some quality shut-eye.
—Elaheh Nozari, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024
Try to eat your last meal at least three hours before shut-eye to allow your stomach to settle.
—Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Be aware of how media habits may be affecting your sleep or mood.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Owen’s Blanche, battered by life, looked in desperate need of a good night’s sleep.Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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Loading your audio article The Deebo Samuel sideline scuffle has been put to bed.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Bucks like to bed on a ridge or bench, watching for does and scent-checking scrapes below.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
Noun
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As the quiet residential neighborhood slumbers, Faith (Nikki Hahn) and Ryan (Brandon Butler) fight for their lives like the horny kids in Halloween.Judy Berman, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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That’s a fantastic turn of events for anyone who used REITs’ prolonged slumber to buy in earlier this year.Brett Owens, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Noun
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With your head and neck neutral, let your arms rest by your sides with palms facing in.Leoni Jesner, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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On average, the racers got 12.4 minutes of rest at the end of each lap, with a range from 1.1 minutes (cutting it close!) to 25.8 minutes.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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