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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
Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Having stretched out on the chaise for movie nights, naps, and even one full night, Griggs touts the sofa’s firm yet cozy seat and durable upholstery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The loose, wide-leg cut is chic enough to wear around the Airbnb and relaxed enough to fall asleep in, while the easy pull-on style makes the transition from all-day exploring to pre-dinner napping seamless.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Planning around children’s schedules, including naps and feeding times, can reduce frustration during travel.
—Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
Having stretched out on the chaise for movie nights, naps, and even one full night, Griggs touts the sofa’s firm yet cozy seat and durable upholstery.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
A couple napped under a striped umbrella.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
The loose, wide-leg cut is chic enough to wear around the Airbnb and relaxed enough to fall asleep in, while the easy pull-on style makes the transition from all-day exploring to pre-dinner napping seamless.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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South Africa’s anti-trust regulator is holding private talks with the telecoms industry about relaxing competition rules, signaling that regulators in Africa’s biggest economy may be willing to make changes that could unleash a wave of mergers and acquisitions in the sector.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Longhorn fans can relax for now as Texas defeated BYU 79-71.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With rooms that sleep up to six, a free continental breakfast every morning, and pet-friendly accommodations, there's plenty to like at Badlands Frontier Cabins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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The layout includes a fold-away kitchen gallery with a wine rack, am entertainment area with an L-shape sofa that converts to a bed, a spacious bathroom with a stand-up shower, and a main sleeping area with a zero-gravity bed (a schematics image suggests the vehicle comfortably sleeps four).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Both teams were shorthanded with eight players on each side ruled out due to injuries – or rest in the case of Kyle Filipowski, a 22-year-old forward who played 25 minutes two nights earlier in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Much of the progress toward eliminating sleeping sickness rests on the work of African researchers and patients who took part in the trials, despite difficult conditions.—
Fran Kritz,
NPR,
16 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
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One of the men set fire to the slumbering victim’s clothes, causing a small blaze, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clear, blue skies and tolerable temperatures are enveloping the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the official mascots are snoozing here and there after hunting for breakfast and keeping neighbors at bay.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In his Friday testimony, Ye yawned, closed his eyes for long stretches, and at times seemed to catch his head falling forward as if dozing while seated on the witness stand.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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Babies and young children attend events into the wee hours of the night, often falling asleep in someone’s arms or dozing across several chairs.—
Katrina Donham,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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