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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
Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Prior to alerting first responders, Rodriguez said her son, Makai Laboy, had just been put down for a nap.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Just one more nap, one more run, one more hunt.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Prior to alerting first responders, Rodriguez said her son, Makai Laboy, had just been put down for a nap.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
Pavilia 2-in-1 Travel Blanket Pillow Set How do people nap without a blanket?
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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Botox is still a relatively new way of treating TMJ; it is reported to help ease jaw tension, headaches, and other symptoms by relaxing the muscles.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
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Dreaming of a relaxing vacation with breathtaking views?—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two of our staffers sleep on eucalyptus sheets from sustainable bedding brand Sijo and give them positive reviews for their buttery texture.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Oct. 2025
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There were also reports that the two slept on separate beds at Windsor Castle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sharon’s final delusions about Beryl are put to rest as she’s placed under arrest, and Donnelly tests out a draft of her case report on Elsbeth.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Roshane Thomas What the data says Once again, West Ham’s hopes rest on the shoulders of their talisman, Bowen.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Along the way, the protagonist must also find a way to lift the curse on his eternally slumbering friend, who happens to be the prince.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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The actress had a hard time slumbering after her week one mistakes, and now she’s expected to do a cartwheel into splits after tearing her hamstring?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some people doom scroll before finally dragging themselves out of bed, while others snooze their alarm.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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At the Snow Mountain Ranch at the YMCA in Winter Park, Colorado, your family can snooze the night away in a yurt featuring one queen bed and two sets of bunk beds, accommodating up to six people.—
Lynn O'Rourke Hayes,
Boston Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The couple dozed like babies in the leaves—that cry, that wail, had become their sleep trigger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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