1
as in bed
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
neither of them has been getting much sleep since the baby was born
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2
as in death
the state of being dead
a grieving widower longing to join his beloved wife in her eternal sleep
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as in fate
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in to rest
to be in a state of sleep
the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip found the night watchman sleeping at his post
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Recent Examples of sleep
Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Parkinson's can also cause mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties and fatigue.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The stylish, modern property offers a range of accommodation options, including spacious family suites that sleep four with upgrades like a balcony and Nespresso coffee maker.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
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Noun
The activity reduces stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms while supporting better sleep.
—Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Parkinson's can also cause mental and behavioral changes, sleep problems, depression, memory difficulties and fatigue.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Verb
Don’t sleep on the peach flavor.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
The stylish, modern property offers a range of accommodation options, including spacious family suites that sleep four with upgrades like a balcony and Nespresso coffee maker.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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The bed had 500 thread count linens and a robust pillow menu to meet different needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Wilhelm enters the room, removes most of his clothing and gets into bed with her, slaps her, pushes her away and then caresses her face and cradles her.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Emergency responders say the toddler's death is a tragic reminder of how dangerous the water is, especially at this time of year when peak water flows are being recorded.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Leach's final coaching stop was at Mississippi State before his death in December 2022.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The veteran lawmaker escaped that fate, winning about 59% of the vote by the time most outlets had called the race in his favor.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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And yet the federalist structure of our government — largely giving states the power to determine their own fates — complicates that idea.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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With closing arguments looming on Tuesday, Karmelo Anthony's defense rested without calling him to testify — a move that came as legal analysts questioned whether his self-defense claim will persuade jurors.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Verb
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But with sites outside Panama shut down for years, the USDA didn't think sterile flies were being bred fast enough.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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The government fights the fly by breeding sterile male flies, which then mate with wild females that only mate once in their monthslong life.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
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The Navy helped turn one of the few places where its dead still rest in view of the living into a recreation stop.—
Jon Duffy,
Twin Cities,
27 May 2026
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His remains showed clear signs of cannibalism, confirming early Inuit reports of desperate crew members resorting to eating their dead.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Beyond the question of how an angrite-spawning protoplanet could have arisen so early on, the details of its demise are unknown.—
Jenna Ahart,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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Poor Drainage Heavy clay and soggy soil can suffocate hydrangea roots and lead to root rot, eventually ending with the demise of your plant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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