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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
Patrick Hite, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Figuring out why a nap might help people see things in new ways
5.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Since joining the family, Diesel settled in quickly, and loves to balance rest and play in a way only a cat can, finding favorite spots to nap and for playtime activities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Noun
After a nap to prepare for the day (and night) ahead, Carr and her traveling companions were in the parking lot of the new travel center by 8 p.m. on June 29.
—Patrick Hite, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Figuring out why a nap might help people see things in new ways
5.
—Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2025
Verb
Through her previous roles in marketing and HR, Mallick experienced a wide range of toxic boss behavior, not limited to yelling, micromanaging, gossiping, taking credit for others’ work and napping through meetings.
—Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Since joining the family, Diesel settled in quickly, and loves to balance rest and play in a way only a cat can, finding favorite spots to nap and for playtime activities.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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Try to relax, rip currents don't pull you under the water.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
20 July 2025
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Today, this canal is a natural lazy river, at once a testament to the immense history of the land and a relaxing destination to enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Restless legs syndrome, a condition characterized by an urge to move the legs, is common in Parkinson's disease, as is REM sleep disorder, a condition in which people act out their dreams while sleeping.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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The villas, which are smart, modern, white structures with pools, sleep two to eight.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
Verb
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In the photo, Spieth and his children's hands can be seen touching the little one, who is resting while wearing a blue onesie with trucks printed on it.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Now Chapman will head to Atlanta to represent Boston at Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, while the rest of the club gets a couple of days to rest before picking back up Friday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Verb
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All of these activities also helped people slumber more soundly and wake up less often during the night.—
Allen Chang,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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For centuries, glaciers have sat like frosty crowns atop slumbering volcanoes, keeping Earth’s fury tucked safely beneath layers of ice.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Walks in the woods, scenic drives, birdwatching, hammock snoozes, picnics and stargazing should all be on the agenda.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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Now, Kratos loves snoozing on the couch with his cat siblings, playing with his toys, and being spoiled by his owner.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
Verb
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In yet another post showing the dog — which appears to be a miniature dachshund — dozing on a rug by a fireplace, Evans revealed that her name is Lala.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Patrick Seymour, dozing in a Newcastle home, awoke to flames crawling up the outside walls.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2025
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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