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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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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Recent Examples of naps

Noun

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 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 Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift. — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 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

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

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
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

Definition of furs

Verb

But the White House later denied this, telling the outlet that no such approval is required or granted and that release timing rests entirely with companies.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 9 July 2026
In fact, nearly 80% of the the agency’s funding goes toward these collaborations to produce critical data that the entire public health system rests on.

— John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of rests

Noun

Whether Spatial surrounds its reggae-toasting host with piles of drums, disorienting electronic beats, or locomotive rock music, Scratch abides as crooner, barker, mystic, meditation coach — whatever the moment requires.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026
That approach is what separates the trend from the piles of pet accessories that have always been marketed to owners.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 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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