as in napped
to sleep lightly or briefly
after a rigorous walk over the Devon moors, I needed to kip down a bit on the daybed
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At the time, prosecutors said the two guards shopped online, took breaks, and napped instead of checking Epstein’s cell every 30 minutes as required.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026 -
A couple napped under a striped umbrella.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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But the movie always rested on the appeal of the comic sensibilities of its filmmakers, Weir’s book and Gosling.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In court filings, Bonjean argued that the case rested on speculation.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Kipped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kipped. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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