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
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.
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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
For instance, some bells and whistles that drive up prices in more expensive mattresses aren’t absolutely essential for quality shut-eye.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
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.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
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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
For instance, some bells and whistles that drive up prices in more expensive mattresses aren’t absolutely essential for quality shut-eye.
—Renee Cherry, SELF, 3 Sep. 2024
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.
—Danny Heitman, The Christian Science Monitor, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Using Advantageous Terrain: Bucks tend to bed in areas with advantageous terrain.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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The trees stop shedding their leaves and fall into a slumber.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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