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as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
neither of them has been getting much sleep since the baby was born
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as in death
the state of being dead
a grieving widower longing to join his beloved wife in her eternal sleep
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as in fate
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in to rest
to be in a state of sleep
the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip found the night watchman sleeping at his post
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Recent Examples of sleep
Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In other words, for reasons still not fully understood, the robot’s yawn may have activated a biological response in the chimpanzees that led them to associate the gesture with sleep or rest.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The resale platform is taking to the streets to celebrate circularity, community and collaboration in the city that never sleeps.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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Noun
Wendt died peacefully in his sleep while at home on May 20, according to a family representative.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 June 2025
In other words, for reasons still not fully understood, the robot’s yawn may have activated a biological response in the chimpanzees that led them to associate the gesture with sleep or rest.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
Verb
Instead of appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, the city settled the case in 2007 by agreeing to stop enforcing the ban on sleeping on the sidewalks everywhere in Los Angeles until 1,250 units of housing were constructed for the chronically homeless.
—Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 5 June 2025
The resale platform is taking to the streets to celebrate circularity, community and collaboration in the city that never sleeps.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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Primal man got a more stable night’s rest than in the dangerous heights, which probably led to deeper and less interrupted slumber.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 June 2025
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Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Mosquitoes are a true scourge, responsible for up to one million human deaths per year.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Some shook their legs nervously, others gave death glares to folks with the misfortune of sitting on creaky chairs.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Fallout from President Trump’s break with Elon Musk is roiling a Republican Party that was already divided over the fate of the president’s landmark legislation.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Once those clips went viral, the 27-year-old’s fate was apparently sealed.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Orlando rested its best offensive weapons after their return from international duty, opting to save them for the second half instead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2025
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Edman, who missed 16 games in late April and early May because of the injury, played the final three innings of Tuesday night’s 6-5, 10-inning victory over the Mets, but Roberts planned to rest him Wednesday night.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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As a result, the only people left standing are the many clones who were bred on the Citadel to serve a multitude of purposes — from backup bodies to restaurant chain mascots.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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For instance, salt-marsh mosquitoes in coastal areas can breed in the billions per acre and fly long distances.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Thereafter, she was sent home to rest, spending the next two weeks in bed before having a follow-up brain scan.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These sheets truly are buttery-smooth and cool to the touch—even after being in bed for hours at a time.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 June 2025
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As Joel talks to Ellie, a different solemn moment unfolds in Salt Lake City, where the young survivors of Joel’s Firefly massacre bury their dead and try to figure out what happened.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2025
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However, because the Romans cremated their dead for many years, archaeologists have not found many gladiator bodies.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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So while Oyun-Erdene’s demise was likely rooted in factional bickering rather than a nefarious power grab, the debacle contains a stark warning that Mongolia’s political class needs to start pulling in the same direction for cherished freedoms to be secured.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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So basically, their awful demise is now a sense of joy for the people that are down there digging up the bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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