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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
Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The new software automatically detects and logs naps that are at least 20 minutes long.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Allot time for breaks Build in adequate time for rest breaks, naps, and preparation for activities.
—Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
Around the same time, the toddler became unusually fatigued, taking naps that stretched two to three hours.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In the meantime, Quinn’s dad can try to squeeze in a few naps.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Midday naps and sleeping in on weekends can help make up for temporary sleep deficits.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 2026
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Today and Health tabs are getting charts for hourly step goals, as well, and a new 24-hour total sleep overview will show both main sleep and naps.
—Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 27 May 2026
The new software automatically detects and logs naps that are at least 20 minutes long.
—Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Allot time for breaks Build in adequate time for rest breaks, naps, and preparation for activities.
—Corinne Schuman, Parents, 22 May 2026
Around the same time, the toddler became unusually fatigued, taking naps that stretched two to three hours.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 May 2026
My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
In the meantime, Quinn’s dad can try to squeeze in a few naps.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Midday naps and sleeping in on weekends can help make up for temporary sleep deficits.
—Pien Huang, NPR, 2 May 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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There are a lot of knowing nods and winks to past horror landmarks as well, notably Videodrome and The Shining, and more than a few gentle ribbings of the clichés of the Golden Age of slashers.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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Her work explores healing from childhood trauma, perfectionism, motherhood, and the quiet synchronistic winks that guide us to the miracles awaiting us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Noun
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Some de rigueur pencil skirts and shearlings fashioned as heirloom furs.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
17 May 2026
Verb
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However, sometimes birds are still able to peck through, pull fruit off, or even slip underneath when the netting rests directly on the branches.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Most of the sleep case rests on the broader slow-breathing research base.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Villa Gioia sleeps up to 21 across three floors of frescoed ceilings, grand living rooms, and bedrooms with en-suites.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
18 May 2026
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The roomy crew cab seats up to six people, but the Arka sleeps only four, so expect a very comfortable journey.—
C.C. Weiss
May 17,
New Atlas,
17 May 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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Rodent holes, brush piles, firewood, timbers, dense undergrowth, and leaf piles can also attract wasps in search of a place to nest.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Knisley has worked with communities where coal ash was used to fill children’s ball fields and seen Tennessee Valley Authority waste piles of the toxic ash piled up behind a public playground, open to the wind.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 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
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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