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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
After an extended nap, the main hurricane region of the Atlantic Ocean appears to be waking up, with forecasters now watching two potential storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
How Often To Wash Dog Towels And Blankets Dog blankets get dirty fast, especially if Rover likes to snuggle in them for every nap.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
After an extended nap, the main hurricane region of the Atlantic Ocean appears to be waking up, with forecasters now watching two potential storms.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
Time your packing – Box up belongings while your pup is on a walk or napping.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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Guests can also opt to relax by the 82-foot resort pool.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tranquility reigns here, inviting you to truly relax and find peace.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Martin called me on April 30th to tell me that Jim was sleeping, that Jim was dying now.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Symptoms can vary widely, from food aversions and sleep problems to anxiety and trouble adapting to routines.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Its credibility will rest on who is chosen to serve.—
Vilas Dhar,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Douglas crew looked rested and relaxed while on vacation over the Thanksgiving break back in 2022.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
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The late-slumbering parent, meanwhile, can do remote work on their laptop at the table at night while the rest of the family sleeps comfortably.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Larry is happy to spend his days snoozing and unwinding at home.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His backdrop was a colorful tableau of posters, a neon sign, and a dozing dog.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
15 Sep. 2025
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So Ronny sat up front while Cali dozed in the back, and the trio didn’t speak as the truck cut through the morning.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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