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
Next came a week of sleep restriction with 6 ½ hours of shut-eye per night, followed by a final week of healthy sleep with 10 hours each night.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
26 May 2026
But the country’s lack of sleep is a problem for everyone, even for those lucky Americans who are able to get enough shut-eye.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
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Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice.
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Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
26 May 2026
But the country’s lack of sleep is a problem for everyone, even for those lucky Americans who are able to get enough shut-eye.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Although the crew is still experiencing a whirlwind of emotions, Koch said one silver lining is their ability to sleep in any time zone that offers some shut-eye.
—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
On the arm of the sofa, where he had been seated just minutes before retreating into his bedroom for a few minutes of shut-eye, was a block of brown and white ice.
—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for shut-eye
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shut-eye
Noun
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The fastest-growing premium categories increasingly orbit sleep, recovery, longevity, movement and optimisation.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
Noun
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Small, nervous dogs will feel safe and comfy in this furry donut bed.
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Health officials declined to identify the facilities or to specify reasons, other than saying that the long-term care industry opens facilities and increases or decreases beds based on business factors.
Noun
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Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
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My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
Noun
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
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The cemetery’s new board of directors has aspirations to turn the graveyard — the final resting place of the famous and not so famous — from decaying and overgrown to a future urban green space that would attract visitors.
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Khamenei's final resting place is in the holy city of his hometown Mashhad, which holds profound religious significance for Shia Islam, and is where his father, the previous ayatollah, is buried.
Noun
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
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“Shut-eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shut-eye. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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