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as in rests
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 naps
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The Today and Health tabs are getting charts for hourly step goals, as well, and a new 24-hour total sleep overview will show both main sleep and naps.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The new software automatically detects and logs naps that are at least 20 minutes long.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Allot time for breaks Build in adequate time for rest breaks, naps, and preparation for activities.
—Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
Around the same time, the toddler became unusually fatigued, taking naps that stretched two to three hours.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In the meantime, Quinn’s dad can try to squeeze in a few naps.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
After-dinner naps, family movie nights, greasy hands, and dirty pets can contribute to smelly odors, stains, pet hair, and crumbs and dirt that get stuck along the piping and between the couch cushions.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
The Today and Health tabs are getting charts for hourly step goals, as well, and a new 24-hour total sleep overview will show both main sleep and naps.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The new software automatically detects and logs naps that are at least 20 minutes long.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Allot time for breaks Build in adequate time for rest breaks, naps, and preparation for activities.
—Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
Around the same time, the toddler became unusually fatigued, taking naps that stretched two to three hours.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In the meantime, Quinn’s dad can try to squeeze in a few naps.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Verb
This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.
—The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naps
Noun
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It’s presented without winks or nudges, neither as a joke nor necessarily foolish.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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There are a lot of knowing nods and winks to past horror landmarks as well, notably Videodrome and The Shining, and more than a few gentle ribbings of the clichés of the Golden Age of slashers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The attractive, mid-30s crowd seemed to be a mix of friends and couples donning beards, tattoos, red lips, and furs worn with sneakers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Palestinians and Lebanese exist and persist in their land the way a tree grows and a rock rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Defense rests without Anthony taking the stand The defense presented only three witnesses before resting on Monday.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The piano nobile, or art gallery, is the part available to rent, which sleeps six across three bedrooms.—
Ruchira Sharma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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Now the puppy, Oreo, sleeps right next to Jaxson’s crib every night.—
Eliza Shapiro,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the city center and on the outskirts, cars, bicycles and pedestrians weave around the trash piles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Garbage piles now choke nearly every Havana street corner, filling neighborhoods with stench, flies and rats as residents navigate improvised dumps outside homes, hospitals and busy thoroughfares.—
Andrea Rodríguez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
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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
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In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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