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as in rested
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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as in slept
to be in a state of sleep
I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon
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Recent Examples of napped
But a little before that, photographer Poupay Jutharat was on the ground at the Javits Center, sniffing around as the pups prepped, primped, and occasionally napped before go-time.
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Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The deep seat is just asking to be napped on.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Afternoon tea and backgammon were a leisurely ritual for my husband, Ronen, and me while our son, Nadav, napped.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
So there's some serious temptation to fall back to old habits when they're critter-napped by a new crew called the Bad Girls and conned into stealing an experimental rocket.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
While her girls napped, Lisa read novels, worked out, and cooked lavish meals.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
People between 50 and 60 years old who got six hours of sleep nightly had a higher risk of dementia later in life, while older adults who didn't sleep well at night, but napped often, had a greater risk of dying within the next five years.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
The deep seat is just asking to be napped on.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
Afternoon tea and backgammon were a leisurely ritual for my husband, Ronen, and me while our son, Nadav, napped.
—Alisha Prakash, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025
So there's some serious temptation to fall back to old habits when they're critter-napped by a new crew called the Bad Girls and conned into stealing an experimental rocket.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
While her girls napped, Lisa read novels, worked out, and cooked lavish meals.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
People between 50 and 60 years old who got six hours of sleep nightly had a higher risk of dementia later in life, while older adults who didn't sleep well at night, but napped often, had a greater risk of dying within the next five years.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 17 Oct. 2025
Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napped
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The founding myth of the Islamic Republic rested on a contract of rule that promised the people agency and accountability.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The monks slept under the trees and ate one meal per day.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Turpins usually slept all day and were awake through the night.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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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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So Ronny sat up front while Cali dozed in the back, and the trio didn’t speak as the truck cut through the morning.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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In 2014, the International Skating Union relaxed its rules to allow words in music, part of a push toward bringing the sport into the modern era.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their posture, in general, was relaxed; their heads were up and their interactions were fluid.—
Daniel Coyle,
Big Think,
3 Feb. 2026
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As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.—
Amaka Anku,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Tankersley spent the frigid night alone, dozing off briefly while the rest of her family snoozed in nearby vehicles.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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In a post on TikTok, Olivia (@oliviapontano) revealed that her daughter snoozed for over 15 hours on October 10.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Napped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napped. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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