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
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
Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Maybe that’s why all Dodgers’ batters seem to be hitting is the snooze button — snoozing and, on Wednesday, losing 4-1 to the Cleveland Guardians.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather, the cast spend their nights snoozing (or restless) at the Courtyard by Marriott in Inverness.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
But short sleepers, who make up less than one per cent of the population, spend significantly less time snoozing without any apparent health consequences.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 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
My intention in 2026 is not to stop snoozing my cell phone alarm, but to manage getting ready quickly and efficiently without cutting into any sleep.
—Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026
Prefer to spend the day snoozing by the pool while your friends opt to zip down waterslides together?
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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
The same goes for snoozing your alarm.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Maybe that’s why all Dodgers’ batters seem to be hitting is the snooze button — snoozing and, on Wednesday, losing 4-1 to the Cleveland Guardians.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 26 Feb. 2026
Rather, the cast spend their nights snoozing (or restless) at the Courtyard by Marriott in Inverness.
—Alison McDermott, Architectural Digest, 19 Feb. 2026
But short sleepers, who make up less than one per cent of the population, spend significantly less time snoozing without any apparent health consequences.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 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
My intention in 2026 is not to stop snoozing my cell phone alarm, but to manage getting ready quickly and efficiently without cutting into any sleep.
—Vanessa Santos, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026
Prefer to spend the day snoozing by the pool while your friends opt to zip down waterslides together?
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
Noun
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In another, Hurst snapped a picture of a man sleeping rough on a slab of cardboard, one arm shielding his eyes from the sun, and the other pulling up his shirt suggestively.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Once constructed, the sleeping cabin program will provide wrap-around services, meals and case management services to residents with the goal of transitioning them into permanent housing.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Toprak Razgatlıoğlu, however, is not interested in resting on any laurels.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Instead, keen-eyed visitors can spot resting harbor seals, shorebirds, and even a resident pair of bald eagles.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite having a decent layer of memory foam, the AS3 doesn’t retain much heat, making for a cooler sleep.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The minibar is one of the room’s better surprises, stocked with local snacks and small-batch bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) that feel more corner-boutique than cookie-cutter hotel, plus thoughtful extras like a Sleep & Recover kit complete with sleep gummies, focus mints, and eye gels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Incorporate compost into new beds before planting, mix it into containers, scatter it over the lawn or use it in place of mulch.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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These accommodations are suitable for single travelers or couples, as the space has a single king-sized bed and doesn’t have a sofa or other furniture that can accommodate a sleeping guest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guests can relax by the cascading waterfall on the terrace, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, hit the pickleball courts, or drift into slumber on a signature Heavenly Bed.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The unseasonably warm weather in Denver early this year lured irises, daffodils and other perennial flowers out of their winter slumber weeks early.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Beijing has long treated advanced technology transactions as matters of national security, even when the legal framing rests in competition policy.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Parents, rest easy for now For the time being, responsible parents in Florida can rest easy that school enrollment vaccination requirements will remain in place.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s no dozing off in his sessions.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Snoozing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snoozing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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