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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
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
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 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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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
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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The food is much better on papal flights with special menus printed with the pope’s coat of arms, which also adorn the head rests.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Their reasoning rests on a point that often gets lost in the conversation.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Each of the three tree houses sleeps between one and five guests and comes with a slate of creature comforts, including hot showers, full kitchens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, rooftop decks, and private outdoor firepits.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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Instead of dispersing evenly over the lawn after they are cut by the mower blades, wet clippings clump together and fall on the lawn in piles or clog your mower deck.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Remove piles of leaves or excess mulch in your outdoor spaces.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 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 19 Jun. 2026.
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