How to Use shut-eye in a Sentence
shut-eye
noun-
Put off any tasks until the next morning, and get some good shut-eye.
— TIME, 18 Mar. 2024 -
That way, early birds can get some shut-eye while night owls are cozying up with a good book.
— Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024 -
Each suite is equipped with a sliding door and one of Flydubai’s lie-flat seats for those looking to get some shut-eye.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 May 2023 -
There is hope for those of us who live (and sleep) in the real world: Getting less than 8 hours of shut-eye a night doesn’t mean you’re doomed to an early grave.
— Alex Janin, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2023 -
Try to eat your last meal at least three hours before shut-eye to allow your stomach to settle.
— Mara Santilli, SELF, 27 June 2024 -
To increase your calorie burn and keep cortisol levels in check, aim for 7 to 8 hours of shut-eye every night.
— Good Housekeeping Editors, Good Housekeeping, 24 May 2023 -
This means side sleepers need a thicker pillow than those who prefer to get their shut-eye on their stomach or back.
— Jack Byram, Health, 12 Apr. 2023 -
When Kareem Wall was homeless last school year, his classroom couch became his spot for stealing a couple of hours of shut-eye after the school day.
— Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 -
But on those days, sleep took a hit, with participants getting 36 fewer minutes of shut-eye.
— Kristen Rogers, CNN, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Claire Thornton When Kareem Wall was homeless last school year, his classroom couch became his spot for stealing a couple of hours of shut-eye after the school day.
— USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2024 -
For some of us, falling asleep with a sleep story or podcast playing in the background is the only way to successfully get some half-decent shut-eye.
— Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2023 -
The trader, who asked not to be identified, didn’t get home until 2 a.m. on Friday and got an early wake-up call on Saturday after a few hours of shut-eye.
— Thyagaraju Adinarayan, Fortune, 18 Mar. 2023 -
Smartphones and tablets are keeping children awake at night, cutting into vital time for shut-eye, experts say.
— Teddy Amenabar, Washington Post, 24 May 2023 -
Not getting enough shut-eye also throws hunger and metabolism hormones like leptin and ghrelin out of whack.
— Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 10 Aug. 2023 -
As a result, the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults receive at least seven hours of shut-eye each night.
— Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024 -
But don't skimp on shut-eye, because sleep is super-important for healthy skin (and healthy everything, really).
— Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2023 -
If improving your shut-eye is one of your top resolutions this year, investing in a new mattress can move you closer to achieving your goals.
— Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 17 Jan. 2024 -
Buyers rave about its medium-firm feel, which offers support and pressure relief for some quality shut-eye.
— Elaheh Nozari, Architectural Digest, 12 July 2024 -
Getting enough shut-eye isn't always easy when traveling — and even when the opportunity arises, falling asleep can be a challenge.
— Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2024 -
The Murphy bedroom is on the main level, but the other three king-size bedrooms, and their en-suite bathrooms, are upstairs, allowing those with earlier bedtimes to get some shut-eye if the party continues.
— Lydia Mansel, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2024 -
The primary suite is punctuated by a cheery yellow daybed that harbors reading material that is sure to be abandoned in lieu of some irresistible shut-eye.
— Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 22 Aug. 2023 -
Proper shut-eye in zero gravity can be challenging, and astronauts on board the International Space Station struggle with sleep issues just like people on Earth.
— Katie Hunt, CNN, 13 May 2023 -
Since becoming a mom, Chan has experienced difficulties getting an adequate amount of shut-eye.
— Emily Weaver, Peoplemag, 27 Feb. 2023 -
Despite running on limited shut-eye each night, the antechinus managed to maintain their torrid pursuit of mates—and researchers have recorded these animals participating in marathon mating sessions lasting 14 straight hours.
— Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 25 Jan. 2024
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