Yawns

Synonyms for "yawns" (62 found)

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Closest matches (13)

gape aperture boredom broaching cavity chasm check clearing cleft crack dehisce dehiscence disclosure

Strong matches (18)

doldrums doze drowse ennui fenestra fistula fontanel foramen gap gaping gat gulf hang open hiatus hole hollow inlet

Verb(1 words)

Related words (31)

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tedium the gapes throwing open uncorking unstopping yaw yawning

Noun(3 words)

oscitance oscitancy yawning

Verb(1 words)

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Sample sentences

3 total sentences available.

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Mary yawns and stretches.

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The child yawns.

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Why are yawns contagious?

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