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Recent Examples of drowse
Lynette Rice, EW.com, 26 Aug. 2019
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Nov. 2025
The feast is digested by now at our house and the tryptophan is kicking in, but the late game is too good to drowse on.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
Jena looked over at the man’s camel, drowsing alongside the tent.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Stars lounged and drowsed: Muhammad Ali with a newspaper, Peter Cook in his old mac on a lilo in a Hollywood pool.
—The Economist, 21 Nov. 2019
Noun
The wealthy suburb of Phoenix drowses in the heat of the Sonoran Desert, sprinkled with luxury resorts catering to snowbirds in what Arizonans call the Valley of the Sun.
—Verb
Bear in mind that those 55 million impressions were totted up long before Nielsen began counting scores of drowsing aunts and hyperactive toddlers among its national TV deliveries.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for drowse
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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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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
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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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The most determined had already claimed the coveted places at the front of the line, spending the night dozing in their cars, renouncing beds and pillows for hard reclining seats and hungry patience.—
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The sketch also took aim at Donald Trump's health with a portrayal of the president dozing.—
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As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.—
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Along the way, the protagonist must also find a way to lift the curse on his eternally slumbering friend, who happens to be the prince.—
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“Drowse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drowse. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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