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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as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep
the children are catnapping, so please be quiet
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnapping
Noun
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Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.—
P. Daniel Patterson,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Some travelers love vacations that involve doing absolutely nothing—trips where lounging by the beach or pool, napping, reading, or going for a light swim are the most rigorous activities on the agenda.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Afghans were sleeping on the ground.—
Elizabeth Flock,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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But, seriously, who leaves sleeping Sam Claflin looking like that?—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With a 45% increase in unsheltered homelessness in the state, lawmakers are proposing legislation to prohibit municipalities from using general laws like trespassing against unhoused people who are simply resting or storing their belongings on public land.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Somewhere in the forests of Borneo, a spider sits perfectly still on a leaf, producing a foul smell and resting on a thin patch of white silk.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Today, that expertise is focused mainly on thermoregulation, menopause, and real-world sleep environments.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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With superpowers, who brings down two Israeli fighter jets, because their intrusive sounds wake him up from his sleep.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The space felt like a chic beachfront apartment, with a generous kitchen, airy living room with a television, spa-like bathroom with a tiled shower and a big soaking tub, and plush king bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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The property is just a three-minute walk away from the beach and is made up of two identical treehouses, each including outdoor waterfall showers and bamboo beds.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Right now, the rascal in him slumbers, briefly glimpsed now and again behind dark shades.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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This time of year sees sunny weather, lighter crowds, but still an unmistakably energetic pulse that’ll wake anyone from their winter slumber.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, there are no center cupholders, fold down arm rests, air vents, or USB ports in the rear seats, meaning passengers will need to rely on the driver or front seat passenger for assistance with air and charging.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Your doctor can pinpoint the issue and then guide you toward treatment for better rest.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
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An hour didn’t allow for a nap, but the seats swiveled easily in multiple directions and felt generally comfy with the footrest up.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
24 Feb. 2026
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Hellebuyck stopped 41 of the magnificent Canadians’ 42 shots in regulation and overtime and earned a good, long nap.—
Kevin Sherrington
Feb. 23,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Catnapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnapping. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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