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Recent Examples of catnap
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
Distraught Ministry of Health staff members worked relentlessly, took catnaps in their offices, and attended funerals.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
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Noun
This is perfect for taking catnaps, reading a book, or spending time with a loved one.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
Distraught Ministry of Health staff members worked relentlessly, took catnaps in their offices, and attended funerals.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnap
Noun
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Well, being able to take a nap every day is a luxury that really not that many people can afford.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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Out of nowhere, the orange cat can be seen jumping on the Siberian husky's head, and wrestling the pup, who just wanted to take a nap near their golden retriever siblings, also lying in the sun.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Prior to menopause, perimenopause can cause hormone levels to fluctuate, leading to unpleasant symptoms including hot flashes and sleep problems.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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His younger daughter barely slept that night.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnap. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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