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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
Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
In most of the videos the dogs are living their best lives, being pampered, taking naps, playing together and being generally showered with love and affection.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Irregular schedules, mentally stimulating activities or late-day naps can also all keep you awake when bedtime arrives.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
His 2023 season was marked by extra naps, extreme fatigue and disappointment, as the Miami Marlins returned him to the Guardians six months after selecting him in the Rule 5 Draft.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Very short naps have been shown to reduce sleepiness and lift mood and to boost alertness immediately after waking, with 10-minute naps often performing best among brief options.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
My family spends the majority of our time in the living room, whether playing and watching movies, celebrating birthdays with other family members, or even taking Sunday afternoon naps on the couch.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
According to a Child Development Institute report, toddlers require up to 12 to 14 hours of sleep, including naps, to stay happy and healthy.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Here’s a versatile maxi dress perfect for travel—wrinkle-resistant, packable, and cozy enough for naps.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
No amount of naps, no amount of sleep could refresh me.
—Wendy Grossman Kantor, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
In most of the videos the dogs are living their best lives, being pampered, taking naps, playing together and being generally showered with love and affection.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Irregular schedules, mentally stimulating activities or late-day naps can also all keep you awake when bedtime arrives.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
His 2023 season was marked by extra naps, extreme fatigue and disappointment, as the Miami Marlins returned him to the Guardians six months after selecting him in the Rule 5 Draft.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Very short naps have been shown to reduce sleepiness and lift mood and to boost alertness immediately after waking, with 10-minute naps often performing best among brief options.
—Allison Palmer
august 19, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2025
My family spends the majority of our time in the living room, whether playing and watching movies, celebrating birthdays with other family members, or even taking Sunday afternoon naps on the couch.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 15 Aug. 2025
According to a Child Development Institute report, toddlers require up to 12 to 14 hours of sleep, including naps, to stay happy and healthy.
—Michelle Stansbury, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Here’s a versatile maxi dress perfect for travel—wrinkle-resistant, packable, and cozy enough for naps.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2025
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
Verb
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The evidence strongly indicates JNJ’s rally rests on solid foundations that could support continued outperformance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Routh, who is representing himself despite having little legal experience, has signaled that his defense rests largely on his character.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Also, closing your mouth a bit relaxes your jaw muscles and gives you more space back there.—
Elizabeth Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the new guidance relaxes those limits.—
Sally Pipes,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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