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as in to nap
to sleep lightly or briefly
she dozed fitfully in the car but never fell completely asleep
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Recent Examples of doze
Melissa Willets, Parents, 4 Nov. 2025
On occasion, some of them doze on the benches and winding path along the Riverwalk, in violation of a statewide ban on camping and sleeping in public places.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025
John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
So Ronny sat up front while Cali dozed in the back, and the trio didn’t speak as the truck cut through the morning.
—Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That way, you aren’t tempted to doze on the couch or adult bed with the baby in your arms.
—Verb
Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for doze
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If toxic productivity goals try to incite guilt, banish them — ideally with a nice nap.—
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Melatonin also promoted sleep in the animals and scientists observed them sleeping at night and taking midday naps.—
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The passenger adapted and put a blanket, similar to this Turkish towel, over his head—and slept peacefully until touchdown.—
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Set the temperature to 68°F when at home, 60°F to 62°F when away, and 65°F when sleeping.—
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The post included snaps of her posing on travels, relaxing on a beach and in a gym during her pregnancy.—
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The new law relaxed aspects of the 2017 framework, removing much of municipalities’ ability to regulate AVs within city or county limits.—
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Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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“Doze.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doze. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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