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as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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Recent Examples of nap
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Hyde, 42, is far removed from the world of play dates and nap times.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
Among kids who nap, parents reported an average of a little more than two hours and 15 minutes of total nap time per day.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Hyde, 42, is far removed from the world of play dates and nap times.
—Shay Castle, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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
Among kids who nap, parents reported an average of a little more than two hours and 15 minutes of total nap time per day.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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The bill currently proposes relaxing pesticide labeling rules and the potential preemption of states suing big agrochemical companies in cases related to carcinogenic paraquat and glyphosate.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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For many, a relaxing soak in the tub isn’t complete without a bath bomb.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Well, according to a new study published in the April issue of the scientific journal Menopause, masturbating may help relieve some menopause symptoms—particularly mood changes and sleep issues.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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Based on reviews of 75 Saatva users, sleeping on a Saatva mattress is most often described as supportive, structured and restorative rather than ultra‑soft or sink‑in.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The case for more medical freedom rests on laudable principles.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Also, Goldman’s framework rests not on a direct count of jobs lost to AI and jobs created by AI in real time, but on inferences derived from a regression analysis.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Maybe that’s why all Dodgers’ batters seem to be hitting is the snooze button — snoozing and, on Wednesday, losing 4-1 to the Cleveland Guardians.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Be warned, these are already selling out online — the deep brown mock croc is just too good to last, so don’t snooze on them for long.—
Natalie Cantell,
InStyle,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People sleep with earplugs for many reasons, like excessive city noise, loud neighbors, or even a snoring partner dozing next to them.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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