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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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After countless naps, Baker shares that this pillow has kept the same shape.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
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Peter goes back to work right away, and Marissa tries to keep her career alive during Milo's short naps, between reading articles on how to help with infant sleep and trying to get a few moments of shut eye herself.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Nomadnest Modern Tiny House on Wheels Nomadnest’s Modern Tiny House on Wheels sleeps up to six people for a comfortable, spacious twist on tiny living.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not so in this jaw-dropping A-frame that sleeps 10 of your luckiest pals.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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