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as in nap
a short sleep a brief doze in the sun

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verb

1
as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep likes to doze through those lazy summer afternoons

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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
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 See All Example Sentences for doze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
  • Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.
    Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Chapin, Kernodle's boyfriend, was sleeping over at the time.
    Kayna Whitworth, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.
    Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.
    Jay Ruderman, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Choosing to rest or reflect (ME), or offer thoughtful feedback to a colleague (WE), changes your impact without extending your workday.
    Nell Derick Debevoise, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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