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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
Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
In fact, inadequate sleep increases the risk of postpartum depression.4
The good news is that there are ways to make recovery more bearable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 June 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
To ensure the best experience for your cat, try to find a bed that mimics their sleeping habits.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Lifestyle changes may help reduce food noise, such as mindful eating, consuming nutritious foods, managing stress, getting enough sleep, avoiding individual triggers, not dieting, and engaging in intentional movement.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
In fact, inadequate sleep increases the risk of postpartum depression.4
The good news is that there are ways to make recovery more bearable.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 June 2025
Verb
Room-wise, the superyacht is home to four guest cabins, a VIP cabin, and an owner’s suite that can sleep up to 12 guests.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 June 2025
To ensure the best experience for your cat, try to find a bed that mimics their sleeping habits.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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Pair them with the Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas for a luxuriously cool slumber.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Each room is also equipped with a fireplace, and the beds made with 400-thread count Frette sheets for the most luxurious slumber.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Using models, the authors estimated the impact of USAID funding on deaths from 2001 to 2021.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Ashton Town Football Club, which plays in Division One North of the North West Counties League, released a statement on social media confirming the death of 47-year-old Wright, the wife of team chairman Chris Wright.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Vegas went 50-22 last season, but ultimately had the same fate as Toronto, losing in the second round.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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With over 170 million American users, TikTok's fate carries significant implications for social media consumption, digital commerce, and U.S.-China technology relations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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The courthouse in Alpine is lined with fixtures that mitigates light pollution, murals off that city's main thoroughfare depict wildlife resting in the comfort of a dark sky.—
Carlos Morales,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Two crates full of Sam’s Club water bottles resting in ice baths sit beneath them.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
Verb
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To buy reefs a little extra time, scientists are breeding both algae and corals to withstand more heat; some of this work is taking place in Florida.—
Rafe Pomerance,
Sun Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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They are also bred with other species to help select for cold tolerance or inflorescence (flower cluster) shape.—
Dr. Nick Goltz,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
Noun
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Five minutes later, officers found the 26-year-old dead with a gunshot wound.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
26 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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Just months after Saint Archer’s demise, though, Japanese brewing behemoth Sapporo bought the county’s largest brewery, Stone.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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Nothing screams romance quite like lawmakers vigorously debating legislation or bills meeting their demise as deadlines loom.—
Brittany Carloni,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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