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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
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
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naps
rests
Verb
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The Role of Leadership in Cybersecurity In today’s business environment, the responsibility for cybersecurity rests squarely with leadership.—
Andrew Hay,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Located 50 minutes away from Rome and perched on ancient hilltops that are 700 meters above sea level, the property rests on eight hectares of land.—
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 Jul. 2025.
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