as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I can usually get some extra shut-eye on the weekends
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Recent Examples of shut-eye
But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.
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Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Lack of quality shut-eye has been linked to an increase in women's risk of heart disease, elevated pain symptoms, more of a chance of developing dementia, and more.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
That’s the message from a new U.S. study that ties subpar shut-eye in early middle age to poor thinking and memory skills later in life.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
Lack of quality shut-eye has been linked to an increase in women's risk of heart disease, elevated pain symptoms, more of a chance of developing dementia, and more.
—New Atlas, 26 Nov. 2024
That’s the message from a new U.S. study that ties subpar shut-eye in early middle age to poor thinking and memory skills later in life.
—Nick Rockel, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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In a three-part video series, Sleep Training for Grown-Ups, Paltrow chats with sleep physician and research scientist Cheri D. Mah, MD, to raise awareness around getting a good night’s rest and how to enhance the sleep experience.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Almonds, in particular, are an excellent source of magnesium, which promotes muscle relaxation and can improve sleep quality.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Atelier Medica by Clementine Sleepwear On average, one third of our lives are spent in bed.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In October 2019, Tammy Daybell was found dead in her bed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv’s pressing problems on the battlefield and President Donald Trump’s brazen unpredictability have done what no other combination has done before: shocked Europe out of its peace dividend slumber.—
Daniel DePetris,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2025
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Russian soldiers were snug in their sleeping bags, sleeping off a hard day of combat in a building presumably somewhere along the front line in eastern Ukraine when their slumber was interrupted.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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Meanwhile, Maryland’s $4-million-per-year coach Kevin Willard has proven even power conference programs are not immune from the industry-wide rest, bitterly signaling his intentions of leaving the Terrapins at every stage along his team’s current Sweet 16 run.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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