catnapping 1 of 2

as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself indulged in some quick catnapping between appointments with patients

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catnapping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of catnap

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Verb
  • Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Consider ways to rejuvenate yourself independently — a workout routine, quality sleep, yoga, meditation, hobbies — and encourage each other in your self-care efforts.
    Ian Kerner, CNN Money, 3 May 2025
  • The Fitbit Inspire 3 fitness tracker drops 20% off its price tag and keeps tabs on your steps, sleep, and heart rate for over a week on a single charge with a screen that’s easy to glance at mid-run.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
Verb
  • During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.
    Christina Shaw, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On May 3, the parents put their kids to bed and had dinner with friends at a restaurant less than 200 feet away.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 May 2025
  • And finally, Wingate points out that sometimes, a bed frame has run its course.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Noun
  • Nonetheless, the slumber continued for Palace’s second.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Blackout shades also ensure sleep-inducing slumber.
    Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Yamamoto threw on five days’ rest 11 times in his first season in the majors, and will gradually reacclimate to that schedule as the Dodgers’ off days from April have dried up.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • Florida advances now to face the winner of the Toronto-Ottawa series, with the Maple Leafs up 3-2 entering Game 6 Thursday, assuring the Panthers a bit of a rest edge.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • While conversation sets and dining tables are great for hosting friends and family, a comfortable rocking chair can be your own personal oasis for morning coffee, afternoon reading, and maybe even a midday nap.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 1 May 2025
  • If the Mom in your life is craving a nap or some solo time, encourage it!
    Laura Broadwell, Parents, 1 May 2025
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“Catnapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnapping. Accessed 15 May. 2025.

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