naps 1 of 3

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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There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’. Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 There was the usual banter, gathering together to watch Champions League matches, some afternoon naps and sessions of the card game Wolf, where players assume secret roles similar to the television hit ‘Traitors’. Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025 Why midday power naps can increase your productivity and strengthen your memory. Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 Why midday power naps can increase your productivity and strengthen your memory. Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025 There’s a swim ladder for refreshing lake plunges as well as an outdoor sun deck and nooks for naps and afternoon reads. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025 There’s a swim ladder for refreshing lake plunges as well as an outdoor sun deck and nooks for naps and afternoon reads. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2025 Why ‘Bed Rotting’ Can Worsen Your Sleep Midday power naps can improve your sleep when brief and earlier in the workday. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 Why ‘Bed Rotting’ Can Worsen Your Sleep Midday power naps can improve your sleep when brief and earlier in the workday. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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    Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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