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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
Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For busy parents juggling nap schedules and snack time, knowing that one tablespoon of soap makes your spray significantly more effective is the kind of efficiency win that matters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The loose, wide-leg cut is chic enough to wear around the Airbnb and relaxed enough to fall asleep in, while the easy pull-on style makes the transition from all-day exploring to pre-dinner napping seamless.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Babu immediately fell into the flow, picking a nap chair in the bow and inquiring about the riverboat’s construction.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
For busy parents juggling nap schedules and snack time, knowing that one tablespoon of soap makes your spray significantly more effective is the kind of efficiency win that matters.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
A couple napped under a striped umbrella.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The loose, wide-leg cut is chic enough to wear around the Airbnb and relaxed enough to fall asleep in, while the easy pull-on style makes the transition from all-day exploring to pre-dinner napping seamless.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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The agency waived age limits for new recruits, relaxed its vetting process, and decreased the training period for incoming officers.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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Also, a mule has the rare quality of looking very polished and relaxed at the same time.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sailors were treated for smoke inhalation and, according to multiple reports, the damage caused by the fire left hundreds of crew members sleeping on floors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Its compact interior sleeps up to two people and starts at a relatively affordable price too.—
Adam Williams
March 26,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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After beating Atlanta last Friday without Jaylen Brown and Charlotte on Sunday without Brown and Derrick White, Boston flopped in a rematch with the Hawks, losing 112-102 without a crew of contributors headlined by a resting Jayson Tatum.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The project has dragged on for four years, and Belinda Hernandez-Arriaga, founder of a farmworker advocacy group called ALAS, said the problem at 555 Kelly rests at the local level.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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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,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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She gets literally tucked in, waking up cozy to the sound of rain on the slanted roof and dozing only to wake again to the bright morning sun.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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