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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
Classes range from sound bath healing to aerial yoga, with personal training sessions available, too; the spa is equipped with pools, a sauna, a steam room, and suspended swinging chairs perfect for an after-treatment snooze. Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025 These dinner parties are far from a snooze, with themes, food, and fun. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Zoom in: Red pandas love their sleep, snoozing up to 17 hours a day, according to the zoo. Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025 Racking up more than 311,000 views, the footage shows Doris, the golden Labrador, snoozing while her soft toys rest on her pink fluffy bed. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
Noun
  • Think: a long soak in the tub, taking an afternoon nap or simply lounging on the couch with a good book.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 23 May 2025
  • Just don’t show up here expecting a quiet afternoon nap.
    Alex Schechter, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Noun
  • Choose from five sound choices for up to 30 minutes of continuous comfort, from music with yawns and snores to deep breathing and nature sounds.
    Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 2025
  • This is where the gulf between a life in business deals and one steeped in geopolitical negotiation yawns desperately.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The child was sleeping between her 27-year-old mother and stepfather when the dog attacked her.
    Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2025
  • June finally makes her way to Luke (O-T Fagbenle), who apparently hasn't slept since rescuing the handmaids at the gallows.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Abby from Weyauwega bore witness to those predatory instincts when her dog caught sight of a squirrel in her garden.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
  • The Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition immediately calls for the third bore to be reserved for bikes.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Irrigation and Agriculture For growing crops, drip irrigation is the way to go.
    Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • If the unit has a drip tray, remove, empty, and wipe it clean before drying it and returning it to the unit.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025

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