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
But in recent years, scientists have discovered a rare breed who consistently get little shut-eye and are no worse for wear.
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Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Marla Broadfoot, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024
Restless fliers will finally get some shut-eye with the BCozzy Double-support Neck Pillow, now on sale for 25 percent off, while the fashionable adventurer will enjoy peace of mind with the stylish (and majorly discounted) Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag in tow.
—Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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Patients report reduced neuropathic pain, improved sleep, and relief from muscle cramps and gastrointestinal discomfort when using medical cannabis.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The men will talk and vote, with breaks for mass, prayer, meals, and sleep.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Make sure the beds are at least 1 to 2 feet deep, to keep the roots out of contaminated soil.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Pull yourself away from the outdoor living space and step inside, where the beds are from Tempur-Pedic and one of the bathrooms features an alfresco bathtub.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This is because Mercury (our planet of the mind) awakens on April 7 and Venus (our planet of pleasure) will arise from her slumber on April 12.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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For nearly a billion years, Earth seemed to fall into an evolutionary slumber.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cooper was good about giving Vasilevskiy, who has one Vezina (2018-19), one Conn Smythe (2021) and a pair of Cup rings to his credit, sufficient rest as Jonas Johansson made 18 starts.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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At the time, a rep for the band told media outlets that Starkey was advised to take blood thinners for two weeks and rest to prevent additional clots.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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