NAPS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

plural of nap

as in winks

a short sleep so tired that she needed to take a refreshing nap before soccer practice

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2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of nap

as in furs

a soft airy substance or covering high-quality suede has a good, even nap

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naps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of nap

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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as in sleeps

to be in a state of sleep I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon

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Noun

Researchers plan to test whether shorter, occasional naps have different effects on the brain over time compared with longer, more frequent ones. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 July 2026 Which is especially helpful when that listener is someone who still takes afternoon naps. — Chris Moody, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026 Buyers are in love with this day bed and even can comfortably take naps on it. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 July 2026 Nestled in the forest of Michigan, music lovers from all walks of life congregate for a weekend of lasers, side quests, hammock naps, and sets from legendary DJs and bands. — Taryn Valentine, SPIN, 10 July 2026 Amazon shoppers have found the perfect two-piece set that’s equally suited for hot travel days and summer cat naps alike. — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026 Early metabolic changes or another health issue could make people more likely to take longer naps before MASLD is diagnosed, Gu agrees. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 June 2026 Its Body Battery monitor tracks naps, sleep, and stress to identify peak performance windows. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026 The former Miss Universe revealed that contact naps with her 10-month-old daughter Colette is one of her favorite things, in a post on Instagram Stories on Tuesday, June 9. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 June 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

It’s presented without winks or nudges, neither as a joke nor necessarily foolish.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The new Scary Movie, from writer-stars Marlon and Shawn Wayans and director Michael Tiddes, opens with knowing winks to the 2000 original film, which featured Electra in a scene inspired by Drew Barrymore's opening scene in Scream.

— Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026

Definition of winks

Noun

In others, background actors adjust their chain mail and faux furs and clutch prop weapons, some of which are designed to explode and splatter blood on impact.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
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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Verb

The economic argument for central bank independence rests on the idea that a politically motivated central bank might be tempted to exploit that short run tradeoff to juice the economy at the long run expense of price stability.

— Steve Liesman, CNBC, 22 July 2026
The whole economic model rests on most traders never getting there, and never getting paid.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of rests

Verb

Yarlington Lodge is a 12-acre estate that sleeps up to 32 guests and also features a Jacuzzi, a private movie theater, and a tennis court.

— Mary Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
Like a guardian of the absolute desert, Chile’s coastal mountain range sleeps a mineral slumber, the bluffs defending the driest desert in the world.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

Definition of sleeps

Noun

While baking soda is famously good at deodorizing smelly things, adding salt to compost piles can interrupt the composting process.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Instead, there would be an uptick in compound disasters, as one extreme piles upon another.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of piles

Verb

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
In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.

— Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025

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