sleep with

verb

slept with; sleeping with; sleeps with
informal
: to have sex with (someone)

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The play opens with Leontes convincing himself that a pregnant Hermione has been sleeping with his friend Polixenes, the king of Bohemia (played by Gilbert Owuor). Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Hollis’ daughter Caroline (Harlow Jane) apologizes to Aubrey (West Duchovny) for sleeping with her boyfriend, and decides to stay on Nantucket and reconnect with her mom. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026 That is why millions of people now sleep with a ring, a watch or a smart bassinet nearby, quietly collecting sleep data all night long. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 Kelli, the ultimate foot soldier, deflects from Shamea’s wrongdoings by bringing up Angela’s accusation in Scotland that Shamea slept with George, whose wife, Ashley, is conveniently sitting next to them at the party. Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sleep with

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“Sleep with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20with. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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