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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
Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Melatonin also promoted sleep in the animals and scientists observed them sleeping at night and taking midday naps.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Other studies have found that eliminating alcohol, getting regular vaccines, and even singing and taking naps can affect our brain health.
—Richard Sima, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The poster, a 30-year-old woman, explained that tension had grown between her and her partner due to her need for daily naps.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s given rise to some capsule-style hotels in New York, from sleeping pods by Kama Central Park, to Nap York, a sleeping station with private pods for short naps or overnight stays.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
And don’t worry about his increasingly frequent public naps; being awesome 24/7 is exhausting.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Counting on naps or swapping meetings with my husband is better in theory than practice.
—Ginny Hogan, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
This plush travel pillow has changed how Baker naps on the plane for the better.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 2025
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Quince Organic Airy Gauze Bed Blanket Complete the look of your hotel-worthy bed with a lightweight cotton bed blanket that can act as both an extra layer of warmth at night or the perfect oversized throw for afternoon naps, movie nights, and cozy mornings with your favorite book.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Melatonin also promoted sleep in the animals and scientists observed them sleeping at night and taking midday naps.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Other studies have found that eliminating alcohol, getting regular vaccines, and even singing and taking naps can affect our brain health.
—Richard Sima, Washington Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The poster, a 30-year-old woman, explained that tension had grown between her and her partner due to her need for daily naps.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025
It’s given rise to some capsule-style hotels in New York, from sleeping pods by Kama Central Park, to Nap York, a sleeping station with private pods for short naps or overnight stays.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
And don’t worry about his increasingly frequent public naps; being awesome 24/7 is exhausting.
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
Counting on naps or swapping meetings with my husband is better in theory than practice.
—Ginny Hogan, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
This plush travel pillow has changed how Baker naps on the plane for the better.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 11 Nov. 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 belief that the Maduro episode could be replicated in Iran also rests on a misleading comparison.—
Sanam Vakil,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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But according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the post-raid landscape, that assumption rests on dangerously fragile ground.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Mauricio Umansky, of The Agency, a global luxury real estate agency, has a finger on the pulse of the city that never sleeps.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This lovable droopy-eared dog sleeps on top of his doghouse.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 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,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
Verb
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Through meditation, the mind naturally relaxes, settles into the present moment, and grants us access to our consciousness and our own innate intelligence.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Ant and the Grasshopper As the ants work hard to store food for the winter, the grasshopper relaxes in the sunshine without a care in the world.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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