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
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
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
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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While many people think nighttime is the best time to schedule a cleaning, the vacuum’s noise may cause a lack of sleep.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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The stimulation is designed to help with anxiety, sleep, pain and stress.—
Jason Quick,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There is no bed, just some blankets and pillows lying directly on the beige carpet.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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Bruni confirmed that Francis was active Thursday, waking up, getting out of bed, having breakfast in an armchair, and working from his hospital room alongside his aides.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Laura soberly examined this woman whose existence had so rudely ripped her from slumber for many a night.—
Hannah Gold,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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More than that, there is obvious attraction — Mags has a bisexual side that suddenly wakens from long slumber.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year’s release was delayed a week (along with rest of the awards season schedule) because of the devastating Southern California wildfires in January, Pilcher said.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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There can usually be a difference of up to 3.5 centimeters between emptying and rest.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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