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oversleeping

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verb

present participle of oversleep

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversleeping
Noun
  • After the kiss in Snow White, the princess emerges from what was supposed to be her eternal slumber to enlist the seven dwarfs, as well as Jonathan and his fellow bandits to lead an uprising to take down the Evil Queen.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The set is only $30, and has moisture-wicking properties and interior airflow for a cooler, more comfortable slumber.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Schwartz is still dreaming.
    Leila Jordan, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Powerful storms could fuel travel chaos this week as heavy rains are forecast for the West Coast while in the Central and Eastern states brutal cold and precipitation could snarl traffic but provide smiles for millions dreaming of a white Christmas.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Budget enough time for a full night's sleep, and take short naps early in the day if needed. Adjust your medications for PsA if needed, such as switching to a different treatment or increasing your dose.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The best sleep products don’t rely on just one cannabinoid like CBN but instead use a combination of cannabinoids, terpenes, and other sleep-supporting ingredients such as melatonin.
    Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Textile fiber choices at every layer of the bed can determine whether a sleeper experiences a comfortable or restless night’s rest.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The midfielder has used the international break for rest and a full recovery from bone bruising to the right knee, sustained in the 2-0 win at Ipswich Town in the Premier League in mid-January. O’Riley, 24, has trained in recent days with a truncated first team group for head coach Fabian Hurzeler.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • And like many parents, when the kids go to bed, Meghan and Prince Harry like to unwind with some of their favorite shows.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advises turning space heaters off before going to bed or leaving the room.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’.
    Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • But most working parents agree: Their best work nearly always gets done early in the morning while their children are sleeping, or during nap times.
    Madeline Mitchell, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Oversleeping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversleeping. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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