nodders

noun

plural of nodder
as in sleepers

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  1. sleepers
  2. dozers
Noun
  • That’s why this list includes both heavy, high fill powers and light inserts that will please even the hottest sleepers.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2026
  • SweetNight’s new CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress takes a multi-layered approach to tackling the problem, combining cooling materials, ventilation and ergonomic support in a mattress designed particularly with hot sleepers in mind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Cal Fire said more than 900 personnel are on scene, consisting of 36 engines, six water tenders, six helicopters, seven dozers and 26 hand crews.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The agency said 604 crews, with 1,068 personnel, dozers and water-dropping aircraft battled the fire.
    — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026
Definition of dozers
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“Nodders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodders. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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