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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
And hey, any excuse for turning off your brain via a quick catnap is probably welcome.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
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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
And hey, any excuse for turning off your brain via a quick catnap is probably welcome.
—Lisa Bain, Good Housekeeping, 26 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnap
Noun
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Allow time for naps and/or quiet time, both for the young and older (and everyone in between).—
Kathryn Romeyn,
AFAR Media,
12 May 2025
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During the day, leaning the chair back has also facilitated great naps.—
Jakob Schiller,
Outside Online,
8 May 2025
Verb
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His parents went to sleep that night believing their son would soon be in Florida, and play a practice round that next day.—
Mac Engel
May 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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The quiet child keeps mostly to himself, eating lunch in the locker room and occasionally sleeping there too.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnap. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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