as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Recent Examples of slumber
Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 July 2025
And with a new season upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your home with breathable textiles that make slumbers peaceful, cozy, and sweat-free.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
In the nineteenth century, British writers depicted it as a land of innocents slumbering under the yoke of incompetent Oriental despotism.
—Sebastian Strangio, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2020
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Noun
His experience inspired him to study how warm nighttime showers support slumber.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 10 July 2025
And with a new season upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your home with breathable textiles that make slumbers peaceful, cozy, and sweat-free.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
Verb
Will the Royals’ slumbering bats continue to be an issue?
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
In the nineteenth century, British writers depicted it as a land of innocents slumbering under the yoke of incompetent Oriental despotism.
—Sebastian Strangio, Foreign Affairs, 14 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Eating 30 grams of protein 30 minutes before sleep is ideal.12 To avoid any potential sleep disturbances, try to keep your snack low in sugar and fat.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
14 July 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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And there are lots of shaded seating areas for napping littles and breastfeeding families.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025
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Flotsam and Jetsam are most active in the early mornings and evenings, but can be observed napping and sunning in the afternoon, zoo officials said.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
23 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
Noun
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The Cubs put that to bed Monday, when the sides agreed to a multi-year contract extension to replace the current five-year deal that Hoyer signed after taking over as the Cubs’ president of baseball operations after Theo Epstein left following the 2020 season.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Banks, 51, confessed to eating crumbs from days-old popcorn while telling Jenna Bush Hager about her pastime of watching TV in bed with her mom.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
29 July 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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