dozing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
When the fire alerts sounded on telephones, "I thought everything was going to burn, the house and everything," she said at the sports hall, where they sat dozing and eating snacks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
"You're dozing off and then it hits you from nowhere. You're already warm, there's no relief at all. It's like a double whammy. The good old HRT helps a lot but doesn't control it."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
He can often be seen sunning himself on the dock, with other sea lions dozing or barking away nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026
He’s been dozing off in meetings, which led Dick Cheney’s doctor to call for a medical evaluation.
From Slate ● Jan. 26, 2026
Perched halfway up the tree, I see my troop, still dozing contentedly.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
