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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of doze
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Not worrying about these wakeups could make all the difference in dozing back off easily.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Our thought was probably somebody was going to just want to come in and doze it all down and do something different.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
Verb
Babies and young children attend events into the wee hours of the night, often falling asleep in someone’s arms or dozing across several chairs.
—Katrina Donham, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
Not worrying about these wakeups could make all the difference in dozing back off easily.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
Noun
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hyde, 42, is far removed from the world of play dates and nap times.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Two adults cannot sleep comfortably on a twin bed.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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More than a third of Americans now occasionally or consistently sleep apart from their partner, and research suggests the arrangement can improve both rest and relationships.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Meditation exercises can set the stage for a good night’s sleep, and an inexpensive noise machine can help with relaxing sounds.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2026
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Following the ride, we were treated to a charcuterie spread, champagne and a campfire to unwind and relax after our outing on the trails.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After beating Atlanta last Friday without Jaylen Brown and Charlotte on Sunday without Brown and Derrick White, Boston flopped in a rematch with the Hawks, losing 112-102 without a crew of contributors headlined by a resting Jayson Tatum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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