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
  • Many plans emphasize stress-lowering practices like sleep, exercise, and mindfulness.
    Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 16 May 2025
  • Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.
    Alice Park, Time, 16 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
  • Eighteen hospital beds in the surgical department, including eight in the intensive care unit, were lost as a result.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
  • The body of 35-year-old Jeanie Childs was discovered partially under the bed.
    Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 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
  • Even as a therapist, Luke admits to grappling with shame around rest.
    Stephanie Long, Essence, 15 May 2025
  • Wellness at the Proper Hotels is built around five pillars: movement, recovery, nourishment, rest and connection, along with substantive cutting-edge technologies that support them.
    Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • During the day, leaning the chair back has also facilitated great naps.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
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“Catnapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnapping. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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