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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of doze
Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Captain Son Heung-min, deputising for Dominic Solanke as the striker, doubled the lead 11 minutes later by dispossessing the dozing Jordan Pickford and stroking home inside the box.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
All-Star Game and a cute shot of Dunne dozing in the backseat of a car with their puppy Roux.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Verb
For no particular reason his half-closed eyes would suddenly open like those of a dozing lizard.
—Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
By late afternoon, Fernandez is dozing in his chair, mouth agape, hands clasped in his lap.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Captain Son Heung-min, deputising for Dominic Solanke as the striker, doubled the lead 11 minutes later by dispossessing the dozing Jordan Pickford and stroking home inside the box.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
All-Star Game and a cute shot of Dunne dozing in the backseat of a car with their puppy Roux.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
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How dirty is your mattress? Not to ruin your next nap, but the units of bacteria found in even a newer mattress are high.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Given that their offense has yet to awaken from its long winter’s nap, and given that the Dodgers own them, the Rockies desperately needed a strong start from Ryan Feltner. To have any chance.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Luxury log cabins sleep four or eight and offer full kitchens, dining and living areas, heated floors, A/C, flat-screen TVs with DirecTV, and queen-size sleeper sofas.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a pre-treatment scalp massage that helps guests relax for their massage, facial, or other experience.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pope, 88, left the hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay and has been advised to rest, with King Charles and Queen Camilla sending him their best wishes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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