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as in nap
a short sleep took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself

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as in yawn
someone or something boring man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it

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snooze

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verb

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as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter

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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door

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Recent Examples of snooze
Noun
Its screen illuminates with amber LEDs that are easier on the eyes in the dark, and it can be used as an alarm clock with snooze functionality and five levels of sound. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024 Lightly tap the top of the speaker to play or pause songs, end calls, stop ringing timers, or snooze alarms. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
As Diana and Cannon snoozed together, the cat had an undeniable smile on her face. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 And one more day is one more opportunity to stop Bowser from tormenting me for trying to snooze. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snooze 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
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
Noun
  • When the full range of approaches to the symphony is considered, an ever more drastic divide yawns.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
  • That meant a lot of teeth for a character who sings, screams, and yawns over the course of the classic film.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • This bore during our testing—the bone-in options were moister all the way through after cooking.
    Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Since 2016, officials studied and selected single bore, receiving federal environmental clearance.
    Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Opening your rain barrel spigot just enough to release a gentle drip of water can keep rain barrels from freezing on a cold night.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The sensors are compact with drip detection on top and metal feet for leak detection beneath.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024

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