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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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The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are seven room types, including a sprawling executive suite and a large family room that sleeps three people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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When someone with sleep apnea sleeps on their back, there’s a risk of their airways collapsing, which can impede their ability to breathe, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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