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as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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Recent Examples of nap
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
These would be my nap companions, a busy hive of bees whose entrance was out the side of the cottage.
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Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Wear it on the plane to nap, or use it as a luxurious way to spruce up an outfit for nightly strolls and enjoying the ocean breeze while lounging on a yacht.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Noun
Among people with poor nighttime sleep, long naps were associated with a 40 percent higher risk.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
These would be my nap companions, a busy hive of bees whose entrance was out the side of the cottage.
—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.
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Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Wear it on the plane to nap, or use it as a luxurious way to spruce up an outfit for nightly strolls and enjoying the ocean breeze while lounging on a yacht.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Noun
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In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
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That was wild and a beautiful wink from the universe.
Noun
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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.
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Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.
Verb
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Between matches, fans were able to relax with a somewhat less-marauding version of Haaland, as the 25-year-old put in an appearance on the late-night show FIFA World Cup on Fox After Hours with James Corden.
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Their hearts don’t squeeze or relax properly, or their valves on the left side of the heart have problems, causing a backup of blood that raises pressure in the lungs.
Verb
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If that’s not impressive enough, it’s made from 100 percent cotton, so you’re guaranteed to sleep soundly all year long.
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As night fell, about 50 demonstrators remained sleeping at the site.
Noun
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The Porsche ultimately came to a rest on the roadway and caught fire.
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Non-sleep deep rest, or NSDR, is a term coined by neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
Noun
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas.
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Instead, the pile keeps growing and the mornings keep getting harder.
Verb
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Some, perhaps, slumbered through repetitive regional games and inconsequential friendlies.
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But the nannies had to get up in the night at the sound of my shrieks while my parents slumbered with ear-plugs in.
Noun
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Our thought was probably somebody was going to just want to come in and doze it all down and do something different.
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By the evening’s end, I was cuddled up on the couch in a pile of kids, a movie playing while the little ones started to doze.
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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