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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
Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Within 30 minutes of eating one of the treats, his interest in mail delivery trucks approaching our house declines and his penchant for naps increases — both very beneficial when recovering from major surgery.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Those looking for solid investment pieces to ground a room will find a polished dining table and a comfortable couch in a classic silhouette (inspired by the very one Chamberlain naps on every day).
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Midday naps and sleeping in on weekends can help make up for temporary sleep deficits.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Within 30 minutes of eating one of the treats, his interest in mail delivery trucks approaching our house declines and his penchant for naps increases — both very beneficial when recovering from major surgery.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Those looking for solid investment pieces to ground a room will find a polished dining table and a comfortable couch in a classic silhouette (inspired by the very one Chamberlain naps on every day).
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 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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The actress stars as Cathy in Emerald Fennell's adaptation of Emily Brontë's novel—and so far, the press tour has been filled with knowing winks and nods to the source material.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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As for the music, it’s aptly encoded with cosmic winks and shrugs — layers of paradoxical noises that feel messy and mannered, casual and serious, loose and tight, hungry and wise.—
Chris Richards,
Washington Post,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Among the products listed in most price currents were cotton, flour, furs, leather, oil, animal skins, tobacco, and wheat.—
Chris Roush,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And at the counter, where chef and guest are separated by little more than a stretch of the hand, everything rests on precision, presence and the quiet thrill of relinquishing control to the chef’s capable hands.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
10 May 2026
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And sure, animals such as starfish and flatworms can reproduce by cloning themselves—but at the end of the day, in most species, the survival of animals rests on their mothers.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The seventh Kathy sleeps until one in the afternoon.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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From this room, a couple of steps lead up to another small loft that sleeps one, though in this case Backcountry Tiny Homes has added a small sofa bed and storage.—
Adam Williams
April 23,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 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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At Crandon Park Beach, a crew shooting an ad for Bush’s Baked Beans adjusted their camera angles to crop the piles of seaweed out of the frame.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Both residents and tourists cruise around on single-speed bikes, parking them in haphazard piles to shop in luxury boutiques, visit the famous Sunday market for clothing and home goods, or grab a cappuccino in a glitzy café.—
Rebecca Rose,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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