to sleep
idiom
: until one/someone falls asleep
The baby cried himself to sleep. I rocked the baby to sleep.
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My curiosity about short sleepers was piqued after several of my friends (not for the first time) made New Year’s resolutions to sleep better.
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, moderation seems to be the key as too much caffeine has been linked to sleep disruption, cardiovascular strain, and gastrointestinal issues.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Each of them had mastered the master-class circuit; none had needed help with where to sleep.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
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Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Still, moderation seems to be the key as too much caffeine has been linked to sleep disruption, cardiovascular strain, and gastrointestinal issues.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
Each of them had mastered the master-class circuit; none had needed help with where to sleep.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for to sleep
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“To sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20sleep. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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