DROWSES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

drowses 1 of 2

noun

plural of drowse

as in naps

a short sleep was just falling into a drowse when you called

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drowses

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of drowse

as in rests

to sleep lightly or briefly picnickers drowsing in the shade of an oak tree

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Noun

The link between frequent, accidental naps and dementia remained just as strong, suggesting that changes in napping habits can show up years before a formal diagnosis.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
And that includes higher education, a sector where there are a lot of leadership naps.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

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When the removal cannot be measured directly, the credibility of each credit rests on the model used to calculate it.

— Alec Luhn, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
And 2026’s biggest Halloween nail trend—a spider nail art manicure—rests in the perfect place between the two.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

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