as in sleepy
desiring or needing sleep
the big Thanksgiving dinner left us all feeling satisfied and dozy
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Recent Examples of dozy
Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Some participants were encouraged to take a brief, dozy nap before tackling the problems.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023
There are tough times ahead, with strong inflation, disruption and rebalancing sure to happen, but the system is proactively working to maintain stability rather than in the drowsy, dozy state of the past.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
The dozy capital of a state where roughly a fifth of the population lacks internet access seems like an unlikely hub for crypto regulation.
—Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022
The seminar had the dozy air common to classes that take place right after lunch—the fluorescent lights buzzing, the smell of burned coffee and wintergreen gum.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2020
Where other bond-fund managers are looking for ways to wake up the somnolent, dozy parts of the investment world by using derivatives and exotic products to goose returns, Ms. Stanek and her team at Baird Funds are happy to avoid that excitement.
—Chuck Jaffe, WSJ, 6 May 2018
Shearer 3 run (Eubank pass from Murray) MC–Dozier 15 pass from Mosfield (run failed)
Records: SK 1-0, MC 0-1.
—Enquirer Preps, Cincinnati.com, 18 Aug. 2017
Dozier begins rehab assignment Top prospect Hunter Dozier began a rehab assignment Tuesday at Class A Wilmington.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity, 23 May 2017
Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
Some participants were encouraged to take a brief, dozy nap before tackling the problems.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 5 Aug. 2023
There are tough times ahead, with strong inflation, disruption and rebalancing sure to happen, but the system is proactively working to maintain stability rather than in the drowsy, dozy state of the past.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2023
The dozy capital of a state where roughly a fifth of the population lacks internet access seems like an unlikely hub for crypto regulation.
—Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022
The seminar had the dozy air common to classes that take place right after lunch—the fluorescent lights buzzing, the smell of burned coffee and wintergreen gum.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2020
Where other bond-fund managers are looking for ways to wake up the somnolent, dozy parts of the investment world by using derivatives and exotic products to goose returns, Ms. Stanek and her team at Baird Funds are happy to avoid that excitement.
—Chuck Jaffe, WSJ, 6 May 2018
Shearer 3 run (Eubank pass from Murray) MC–Dozier 15 pass from Mosfield (run failed)
Records: SK 1-0, MC 0-1.
—Enquirer Preps, Cincinnati.com, 18 Aug. 2017
Dozier begins rehab assignment Top prospect Hunter Dozier began a rehab assignment Tuesday at Class A Wilmington.
—Rustin Dodd, kansascity, 23 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozy
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Now, the future of Daboll and Schoen (and planes with messages to Mara flying over the Meadowlands) is the only reason to pay any attention to the sleepy Giants.Bob Raissman, New York Daily News, 21 Dec. 2024
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It can be said that the Blue Jackets, after a string of sleepy performances, played with a pace and energy that had been missing.Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Green Bay could finish as high as sixth in the NFC if the resting Rams lose to the 49ers, potentially setting up a first-round matchup against the division-rival Lions.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2024
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In this condition, a lot of the hairs all over the scalp going into the resting phase all at once–this is seen clinically as an abrupt significant increase in shedding.Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 4 Aug. 2023
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Fatigue Being tired at the end of the day or drowsy at bedtime is not the same thing as fatigue, which is more severe than simply feeling tired.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 27 Nov. 2024
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Improving Detectors’ Effectiveness According to the Foundation for Traffic Safety, 17 percent of all fatal crashes involve a drowsy driver.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Dozy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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