naps 1 of 3

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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naps

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
1
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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2
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
And that includes higher education, a sector where there are a lot of leadership naps. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026 This human-sized dog bed creates a cozy spot for afternoon naps, movie marathons, or curling up with a book, with plenty of room for your furry sidekick — or sidekicks — to stretch out next to you. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 The swing should only be used for short naps and never for overnight sleeping. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Aim for at least half, though ideally more, of your baby’s naps to be in their bassinet or crib. — Heather Gowen Walsh, Parents, 13 Aug. 2026 Dogs spend a significant portion of their day resting, which is why supportive bedding can be a worthwhile investment, particularly for aging dogs, larger breeds or pets that love long afternoon naps. — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 This playful muslin blanket is the one Yang sends to preschool, where snack time, art projects, and naps all happen in the same set of clothes. — Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026 Sperm whales take their naps by first diving down a bit before the buoyant head turns toward the surface; by sinking tail-first to a depth of roughly 8 meters; or by slowly ascending to the surface after a deep dive (over 200 meters). — ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Sleep scores will now incorporate naps, while factors like sleep consistency and sleep stress will have a greater bearing on the results. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 31 July 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
  1. winks
  2. furs
  3. rests
  4. sleeps
  5. catnaps
  6. piles
  7. snoozes
  8. siestas
Noun
  • From New York’s insistence that low ponies and naked nails are, indeed, chic, to Milan’s cheeky winks of morning-after makeup and good-bad-hair days, designers and artists made room to play.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
  • However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia.
    — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of winks
Noun
  • The ban covers textiles, leather, furs and hides in clothing, footwear and other related accessories for the general public.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • An early tour of his estate, provided by the swirling camerawork of Emmanuel Lubezki, reveals a catalogue of crimes against the animal kingdom, with antlers and furs festooning every surface.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of furs
Verb
  • The prime minister said the path to creating work for all the country’s school leavers rests on developing the private sector through investment.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The series, which comprises eight 45-minute episodes, is set in the near future, at a time when humanity’s survival rests on a new generation of elite pilots.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of rests
Verb
  • The 6,600-square-foot 5-bedroom residence sleeps 10 and is outfitted with a massive living room with 2 televisions, a pool table, and a record player.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Exclusive to the new vessel is the two-story Believe Tower Suite, which sleeps eight inside the forward funnel and draws inspiration from the Magic Kingdom.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of sleeps
Noun
  • Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Definition of catnaps
Noun
  • The Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, was surrounded by piles of debris after it was stripped of roofing materials during a heavy hit from the hurricane last night.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Pictures show divers working among piles of ancient pottery, with ceramic plates and bowls scattered across the sandy seabed.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of piles
Verb
  • But Griffin and his inner circle long ago figured out that anyone who snoozes at the wheel gets run off the road.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of snoozes
Noun
  • Those sprawling views continued into our room, which featured a spacious balcony that quickly became our favorite spot for mid-day siestas.
    — Kasey Busiel, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of siestas

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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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