snoozing 1 of 2

noun

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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snoozing

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verb

present participle of snooze
1
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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2
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
Noun
With firm, medium, and plush options, the mattresses are designed to work with all sleeping positions and other snoozing preferences. — 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
Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 When left to his own devices, Carson is prone to snoozing on autopilot. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026 Rusty, an 8-month-old pooch, believed to be an Aussiedoodle, also donned an American-flag themed outfit, before going out to enjoy various activities over the weekend, including playing in the pool, snacking on treats and snoozing hard. — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Clear, blue skies and mild breezes are once again enveloping the Pharmalot campus, where the official mascots are happily snoozing in their respective corners. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snoozing
  1. napping
  2. sleeping
  3. resting
  4. sleep
  5. bed
  6. slumber
  7. rest
  8. dozing
Noun
  • When temperatures eventually dip, Shah likes keeping an extra blanket in the car—a place where many babies do their best napping, much to their parents’ delight.
    — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Any signs of enthusiasm for the meal created suspicions of cook-napping.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 27 July 2026
Definition of napping
Verb
  • One of those, the USS Gerald R Ford, also reported problems earlier this year, from toilets that weren’t working to a laundry fire that briefly stopped combat operations and destroyed some sleeping quarters.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Too much caffeine can cause a racing heart, shakiness, anxiety, headaches, elevated blood pressure, and trouble sleeping.
    — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleeping
Verb
  • Consider an older adult recovering from a hospital stay who spends the afternoon arranging transportation to follow-up appointments instead of resting.
    — Aimée K. Dailey, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial resumed Monday in Plymouth Superior Court, with the prosecution resting its case.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of resting
Noun
  • Earplugs, white noise machines or sleep earbuds can reduce or mask snoring sounds.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The shift means brighter mornings, earlier sunsets and one extra hour of sleep heading into winter.
    — Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sleep
Noun
  • For the last six years, Six has lived as a recluse in Amsterdam, lying in bed and going out twice a day for decaf coffee (the regular brew is too hard on his shattered nerves).
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Shocking-pink bougainvillea and electric-blue morning glory twine up columns, providing a brilliant shot of color, while Javanese four-poster beds and rattan sun loungers are piled high with downy mattresses and cushions in Marni prints.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of bed
Noun
  • Fall is almost here, which means my flip-flops and sandals are seeing their final days of 2026, and my boots and sneakers are waking up from a long slumber.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Weather can be temperamental in the spring, but wildlife emerges from winter slumbers at this time of year.
    — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of slumber
Noun
  • The Moon enters Sagittarius and your 4th House of Home, Family, and Emotional Roots, pulling your focus toward rest, privacy, space, or household needs.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Both received MRIs that showed no structural damage — just inflammation — and have been prescribed rest.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rest
Noun
  • Also noted, snoring and unintentional daytime dozing appeared to have no effect on brain aging.
    — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Definition of dozing

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