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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Exercising's effect on body temperature can produce sleep challenges.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some sleep problems might indicate a medical problem, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, Paruthi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rooms have fireplaces, a luxurious king-sized bed, and plenty of space to stretch out.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An additional 63 canisters of waste rest horizontally nearby, including 13 filled with material from the dismantlement project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This additional muscle growth will equate to more calories burned at rest than just using cardio sessions to burn calories.7 Combining cardio and weight lifting could produce more noticeable results than doing one alone.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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