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
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.
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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
Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask $34 Amazon Sleep can be tough to come by in the early days of parenthood, but this best-selling sleep mask can help her pack in as much shut-eye as possible.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Parents often turn to things like swaddles and sound machines to help their baby (and themselves) get some decent shut-eye.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
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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
Gentle Pressure Sleep Mask $34 Amazon Sleep can be tough to come by in the early days of parenthood, but this best-selling sleep mask can help her pack in as much shut-eye as possible.
—Talia Abbas, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2024
Parents often turn to things like swaddles and sound machines to help their baby (and themselves) get some decent shut-eye.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 10 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) provides the following sleep recommendations to support optimal health, daytime alertness, and school performance in children: Infants (4 to 12 months): 12 to 16 hours of sleep per 24 hours, including naps.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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After a night of sleep, hCG levels should be most concentrated early in the morning.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Anthony’s daughter, Hajime White, who lives in Arkansas, told The Washington Post that authorities told her that her father’s body was found by Justin’s bed.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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January is typically the sleepiest month on the MLB calendar, and the New York Yankees likely won’t disturb slumber much.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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In the painting, there is caring (the one who is looking at the mother), there is rest (the one lying with eyes closed), and there is loneliness (the one looking away, the one looking down, the mother gazing into space).—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The concept of sea level as an average is only one step in the long-term pursuit of a point of reference in a space that is never at rest, Hardenberg writes.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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