snooze 1 of 2

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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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Noun
Zoom in: The 15th annual Eagle Watch event provides bird lovers and raptor fanatics the opportunity to see the predators dive for shad and waterfowl in the rushing waters of the Columbia and take a snooze in the trees surrounding Westrick Park. Meira Gebel, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025 Sometimes, the period after the Oscar nominations can feel like a snooze. Kyle Buchanan, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Passing scientists found the snoozing creature — and discovered a new species. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025 Both options give you a cozy nest in which to snooze and are available in every color, style, and price point. Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
Noun
  • Related article Don’t drink before your nap on the plane.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And while its landmarks are certainly a must for first-time visitors, the true appeal of Paris is found in the everyday; a quiet stroll through Montmartre, a leisurely morning coffee along Canal Saint Martin, or an afternoon nap in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Wild ponies, svelte & savage, graze in dune grasses, whinny, yawn.
    J.T. Townley, The New York Review of Books, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The world of Antony and Cleopatra is so immense that time yawns in it . .
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The officer also stated that the floors were extremely dirty and described the playpen where the infant had reportedly been sleeping had no bedding and said that the mattress was extremely dirty and stained, according to court records.
    Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The home sleeps 16 and is decorated in pinks and purples, with pops of the pop star’s likeness to get you in the ultimate Swift mood.
    Sophie Liza Cannon, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Turning one of the studio’s all-time classics into a complete bore is remarkable.
    Barry Levitt, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The set includes one gun each in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge, and .410 bore.
    Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the traditional coffee offerings, there are regular drip coffees, lattes, matcha and frappuccinos on the menu.
    Sunny Hubler, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Its Byzantine look is punched with vivid colors and hints of Abstract Expressionist brushstrokes and paint drips.
    R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooze. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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