as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
all that snoozing should have you well rested and ready for some hard work
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as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep
snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
Verb
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The post also shows Sophia napping on their couch surrounded by Santa hats, and a variety of homemade gifts made for one another.—
Emma Aerin Becker,
People.com,
27 Dec. 2024 -
The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Exercising's effect on body temperature can produce sleep challenges.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some sleep problems might indicate a medical problem, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, Paruthi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Petunias of all colors are good in beds and containers.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
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Inn The Ground Photo: Inn the Ground Composed of a regenerative farm, food and dining concepts, experiential programming, and now a modern bed and breakfast, The Ground is a multifaceted collective located in Yamhill County.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An additional 63 canisters of waste rest horizontally nearby, including 13 filled with material from the dismantlement project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This additional muscle growth will equate to more calories burned at rest than just using cardio sessions to burn calories.7 Combining cardio and weight lifting could produce more noticeable results than doing one alone.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mocha, the family’s large yet cheerful dog, sat in a crate a few feet away, shifting between tail-wagging and short naps.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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Holidays are for destination-specific activities, not to mention rejuvenating naps.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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