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Recent Examples of catnap
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 See All Example Sentences for catnap
Several of our testers noted their children were immersed in imaginative adventures that had pets swinging, taking baths, and tucking in for royal naps.
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Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
However, Joe proceeded to get blackout drunk at the pool party with the other couples, went back to nap in their room, and told Madison not to come with him.
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Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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