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Recent Examples of catnap
Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 8 May 2024
And your own cat is to thank for the inspiration behind Godzilla’s catnaps in the Colosseum?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
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
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Noun
Putt-putting at low altitudes, taking catnaps to steal sleep, nearly slamming into a mountain in Africa and almost ditching in the Pacific Ocean, the Voyager and its crew limped home on fumes from empty fuel tanks two days before Christmas.
—Trip Gabriel, New York Times, 8 May 2024
And your own cat is to thank for the inspiration behind Godzilla’s catnaps in the Colosseum?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Mar. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnap
Noun
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These insects only emerge from their winter naps when temperatures warm up to a certain point.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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This is your cosmic permission to stay at home and take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some cities have also moved to enable police to fine or arrest people sleeping on the streets.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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While collagen production naturally slows down for women in their mid-20s, the steep drop starts once a woman begins experiencing the symptoms of perimenopause, like hot flashes, sleep disruption, and irregular periods.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnap. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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