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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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025 -
While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The pajamas usually come with socks, but many first-class passengers bring an extra pair, or put the airline pair over their own for a snuggly sleep experience.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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The Red Sox made their bed last month when Devers was shipped to the Giants.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The interiors are by Champalimaud Design (founder Alexandra Champalimaud is a town resident), and each of the 31 rooms offers guests a chance to celebrate area craftspeople: Items like ceramic lamps, grass-cloth wall coverings, and four-poster beds were created in studios mere minutes away.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
Noun
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His experience inspired him to study how warm nighttime showers support slumber.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
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And with a new season upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your home with breathable textiles that make slumbers peaceful, cozy, and sweat-free.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Noun
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Located in a former Baroque palace estate in the Juárez neighborhood, this house is what sunny fever dreams are made of: a massive outdoor pool is lined by plush loungers, where the city’s chicest rest atop olive-and-white towels and sip mezcal cocktails and natural wine.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Noun
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These patterns are muted, simple, and still full of personality, like this pillow cover in indigo which looks exactly suited to a couch in a captain’s quarters, yacht-appropriate, or like a great porch nap pillow along a white rattan sofa.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Use it by the pool, on the lawn, patio, or anywhere else in the backyard for sun tanning, reading, or taking a restful nap.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 July 2025
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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