fall asleep

phrase

: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.

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People who feel cozy fall asleep more easily, whether socks are driving the change or not. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Other felines paused to watch a sand tiger shark and sea turtles glide by, while a few found the tunnel’s dim blue glow relaxing enough to doze off and fully fall asleep. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2026 Babies commonly fall asleep in car seats, strollers and baby carriers, and parents do not need to worry when that happens. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president's health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings. — ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fall asleep

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“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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