as in bore
someone or something boring the supposed farce turned out to be a numbingly slow snoozer

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Recent Examples of snoozer Sweden was home to the most frequent snoozers, closely followed by the United States and Germany. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 May 2025 But Sunday's race was no snoozer, and for a couple of teams, there was a welcome change in form. ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025 Though Sunday’s 6-1 loss was a snoozer, nothing in it altered the fundamental strength that is the team’s pitching ability and health. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025 The fight was a complete snoozer, as Scull’s elusiveness mixed with Canelo’s inability to catch up with the Cuban made for an unentertaining affair. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snoozer
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Noun
  • Her T-shirt bore Ozzy Osbourne’s name, a tribute to the Black Sabbath singer, whose death was announced earlier Tuesday.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 July 2025
  • Children with wells within three miles (five kilometers), of their home bore the greatest risk.
    Lisa McKenzie, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
Noun
  • For instance, a yawn in a canine often signals stress, not tiredness, and lip-licking can indicate anxiety.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
  • Actors know all too well that every word can elicit a standing ovation… or a yawn.
    Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Reubens says self-watering containers, drip irrigation systems with timers, or even DIY methods like upside-down water bottles or water globes can keep plants hydrated for several days.
    Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
  • Tears turned her mascara into long black drips down her cheeks.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 July 2025

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“Snoozer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozer. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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