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Definition of snoozenext
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as in nap
a short sleep took a snooze after lunch to refresh himself

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as in yawn
someone or something boring man, that novel is a snooze—there's not one interesting character in it

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snooze

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verb

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as in to sleep
to be in a state of sleep snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter

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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door

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Recent Examples of snooze
Noun
With a simulated sunset and sunrise, this alarm clock also has several smart features, including a tap snooze, an automatic dimmable display and an FM radio. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 There are travel pillows that are fine for a quick snooze, and then there are neck pillows that get results. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Sea turtles snoozed, manta rays glided, and reef fish darted by the thousands over lava pinnacles covered in corals and basket sponges. Betsy Andrews, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 One guy wearing a World Series of Poker cap was snoozing just a few feet from Circa’s Sports Gambling Hall of Fame, which features plaques commemorating America’s betting behemoths, including several men who live overseas for fear of prosecution. Jasper Craven, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snooze
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snooze
Noun
  • 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
  • Hyde, 42, is far removed from the world of play dates and nap times.
    Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • More than 27,000 racers rose before dawn this morning to yawn, stretch and don their gear to take on the iconic streets of Los Angeles today during the 2026 ASICS Los Angeles Marathon.
    Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • With that indelible Southern gift for pulling new lingo from thin air, the duo deploy yawns that stretch like bungee over Zaytoven-type keys.
    Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Two adults cannot sleep comfortably on a twin bed.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Her light blue eyes bore, laser-like, into Vivian's.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The lock can be installed on doors with a thickness of 1 ⅜ to 3 ⅛ inches, a 2 ⅜ or 2 ¾ backset, and a 2 ⅛ inch bore hole.
    John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There is classic drip coffee, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas, but also fun options like tiramisu and honey lavender lattes.
    Ella Gonzales April 1, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • To meet his growing costs, Meraj had increased the price of a cup of tea from ten rupees to fifteen, a fifty-per-cent rise (in New York terms, like a cup of drip coffee going from just shy of four dollars to nearly six overnight).
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Snooze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snooze. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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