as in napping
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversleeping
Noun
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Experts warn against colors that stimulate the mind and could prevent a restful slumber.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025 -
Viewers on TikTok were able to see Cody lying on the floor in an innocent, still position, appearing to be deep in slumber.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The $17 million amusement park was brought to life across 160 acres — all based on an idea Walt Disney had been dreaming of since the early 1930s.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jenner posted a video on her Instagram in a strappy, glossy black dress that has the girls dreaming about summertime at the club again.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a three-part video series, Sleep Training for Grown-Ups, Paltrow chats with sleep physician and research scientist Cheri D. Mah, MD, to raise awareness around getting a good night’s rest and how to enhance the sleep experience.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Almonds, in particular, are an excellent source of magnesium, which promotes muscle relaxation and can improve sleep quality.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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If that wing was being used, there would be more beds upstairs.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The team’s biggest concerns for 390’s recovery since July has been that the growth bed would be too damaged for the keratin to regrow and that the bone that supports the entire structure of the upper beak may have too much missing and grow back together.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
10 Apr. 2025
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
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“Oversleeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversleeping. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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