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as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of dozes
Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
On some of my visits, Marsha dozes most of the time.
—Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dozes
Noun
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Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
Verb
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With its iconic buildings, excellent shopping, and decadent dining, there’s no shortage of things to do in the city that never sleeps.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Filming has begun on the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise in the city that never sleeps.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The dirty little secret most insiders either don’t realize or do not want to admit is that the entire TV eco-system rests on the shoulders of these networks.—
Ted Linhart,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The strongest case for these clinics rests on early detection.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Dozes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dozes. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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