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
Dogs need their sleep, with the American Kennel Club (AKC) estimating that canines spend around 12 hours a day enjoying some shut-eye.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Try limiting or avoiding the following to get some quality shut-eye while flying:21
Alcohol and caffeine: Both increase dehydration and symptoms of jet lag.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The viral TikTok trend shares a range of tips and tricks for getting quality and hopefully, more restorative shut-eye.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Many things can disrupt your sleep, so issues getting shut-eye aren’t necessarily indicative of Parkinson’s disease.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Try limiting or avoiding the following to get some quality shut-eye while flying:21
Alcohol and caffeine: Both increase dehydration and symptoms of jet lag.
—Laura Schober, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
The viral TikTok trend shares a range of tips and tricks for getting quality and hopefully, more restorative shut-eye.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Many things can disrupt your sleep, so issues getting shut-eye aren’t necessarily indicative of Parkinson’s disease.
—Kristen Fischer, Health, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Eating 30 grams of protein 30 minutes before sleep is ideal.12 To avoid any potential sleep disturbances, try to keep your snack low in sugar and fat.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
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
Noun
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Pair them with the Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas for a luxuriously cool slumber.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Each room is also equipped with a fireplace, and the beds made with 400-thread count Frette sheets for the most luxurious slumber.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 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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The Sixth, as the regiment was known, had experienced many months of warfare, and the men were ready for some rest.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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