DOZER Synonyms: 6 Similar and Opposite Words

dozer

noun

ˈdō-zər

Definition of dozer

as in sleeper

one who sleeps the driver had to make an abrupt stop that wakened the dozers on the bus

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Recent Examples of dozer At least 10 engines, two water tenders, six helicopters, three dozers, 10 hand crews and 200 personnel were assigned to the Putah Fire, according to firefighters. — Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 8 June 2026 In a Saturday morning update, the Minnesota Incident Command System says the Stewart Trail Fire is 0% contained, but firefighters are working to establish a containment line with heavy equipment such as dozers, as well as handlines. — Cole Premo, CBS News, 16 May 2026 By evening, the request included four type-3 strike teams (20 engines), four hand crews, and two dozers. — Sydney Barragan, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026 Caterpillar said dozers will deliver precision grading and earthmoving to improve efficiency, while compactors will automate surface preparation to ensure consistent quality and safer construction outcomes. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dozer

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sleeper

Noun

DreamCloud, our pick for stomach sleepers and hybrid mattresses, is offering up to 60% off mattresses and 66% off bundles for its early Labor Day sale.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
The hope is for this to be a sleeper in Spider-Man‘s swath at the box office.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

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