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as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly
catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work
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Recent Examples of catnaps
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnaps
Noun
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While snuggling with your cat might be the ideal way to keep both of you warm in winter, there are other ways to help when your lap isn’t available for naps.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Instead of taking daytime naps, which can disrupt sleep at night, aim for a regular sleep schedule.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
6 Feb. 2026
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New York may be dubbed the city that never sleeps, but Los Angeles gives it a run for its money—at least during Grammys weekend.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2026
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This inspired framing of the city that never sleeps serves as the tranquil backdrop of the spa, which offers a traditional Swedish sauna, hot stone massages, and Reiki therapy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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