as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
all that snoozing should have you well rested and ready for some hard work
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as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep
snoozed through those long winter nights under a thick down comforter
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
she was just snoozing when she heard the knock at the door
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Recent Examples of snoozing
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2026
Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.
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Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing.
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Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.
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Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing.
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Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
Trying to make a bundle purchase out of this so as to completely revamp your snoozing sanctuary?
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Jamie Allison Sanders,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
25 June 2026
After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The extended sequence is a dynamic escalation of chaos and fear, and even features a clever bait-and-switch with some snoozing emergency med techs early on.
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Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
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Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Luckily, my desert tortoise named Dotty was safely snoozing in my backyard.
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Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Noun
With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
The breathable foam cushions unfold to create a cozy snoozing or hangout space, complete with moveable armrests and soft-to-the-touch corduroy fabric that’s removable for easy cleaning.
—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 May 2026
Seven hours of blissful, undisturbed snoozing could very well involve limiting caffeine intake, drinking chamomile tea and avoiding blue light before bedtime.
—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Earplugs, thick rugs, and soundproof curtains can all help to reduce sound rather than add to it, and may all help to improve the quality of your overall snoozing.
—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
25 Mar. 2026
In the background there are grazing topi, bounding Thomson's gazelles, and, far in the distance, a snoozing pride of lions.
—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
The testing period went on for weeks and included lots of slobbering, chewing, snuggling, snoozing, batting and chasing.
—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Dec. 2025
Trying to make a bundle purchase out of this so as to completely revamp your snoozing sanctuary?
—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
Clear, blue skies and mild breezes are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are happily snoozing in their respective corners.
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Ed Silverman,
STAT,
25 June 2026
After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
—
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
The extended sequence is a dynamic escalation of chaos and fear, and even features a clever bait-and-switch with some snoozing emergency med techs early on.
—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
The last in her four-photo story pictured herself under a quilt, flanked by her two snoozing dogs.
—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2026
Additionally, make sure to lightly stomp before heading into overgrown areas, as this helps alert any snakes snoozing in the shade of your presence.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Like in New York’s Central Park, locals love to bring a blanket and sprawl on the springy turf, canoodling, reading books, and snoozing beneath the skyline.
—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2026
Luckily, my desert tortoise named Dotty was safely snoozing in my backyard.
—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
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.
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The elevated loft is the fourth sleeping zone of the home, and is designated as the children’s quarters, giving the cabin a playful, camp-like feel.
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The ex-president saw shattered tiles in the roadway and homeless people sleeping on street corners in a city whose police department had recommended drivers stay in the middle lane to avoid carjackers.
Verb
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
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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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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.
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.
Noun
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Lily is the quickest to figure out the detective stories that George reads them every evening in the field, but otherwise smarts count for little in a quiet life of grazing and dozing.
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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