as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in rests
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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as in breeds
to engage in sexual intercourse
if I don't read the tabloids, how will I know who is sleeping with whom this week?
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Recent Examples of sleeps
New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
Bookish candles For the reader who eats, sleeps and breathes books, gift a candle designed with their favorite title in mind.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Outdoor sleeps aren’t new to the world of African safaris, but this year, Basecamp Samburu took the concept to an exciting new level.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
The reason so many people feel off track when daylight savings time ends is because light has a profound effect on the circadian rhythm, the body’s natural 24-hour clock that dictates when one sleeps and wakes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, they are attracted to carbon dioxide, blood, and warmth—things that can be found anywhere one sleeps.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The sleeps are short but effective.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The one where my uncle, Amo Jamal, sleeps is on the left.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The Spaniard eats, sleeps and breathes this fest.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Technology never sleeps, however.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Bronwyn sleeps outside for no reason that the regular human mind can comprehend.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Matilda, her 2-year-old daughter, sleeps there, too.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
For families Cape Weligama couldn’t be better for families—choose between a Cape Residence, which sleeps five, or the two-bedroom Family Suites, including several by the family pool.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
New York may be dubbed the city that never sleeps, but Los Angeles gives it a run for its money—at least during Grammys weekend.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
This is especially key for anyone who sleeps without a flat sheet.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The accommodation, which actually spans two houses, sleeps up to 10 and offers up lush gardens and a pool onsite.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
The tent packs up and rides lengthwise on the vehicle but sleeps widthwise thanks to the fold-out floor.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
Bookish candles For the reader who eats, sleeps and breathes books, gift a candle designed with their favorite title in mind.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Dec. 2025
Outdoor sleeps aren’t new to the world of African safaris, but this year, Basecamp Samburu took the concept to an exciting new level.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 12 Nov. 2025
The reason so many people feel off track when daylight savings time ends is because light has a profound effect on the circadian rhythm, the body’s natural 24-hour clock that dictates when one sleeps and wakes.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 Oct. 2025
Instead, they are attracted to carbon dioxide, blood, and warmth—things that can be found anywhere one sleeps.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The sleeps are short but effective.
—Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The one where my uncle, Amo Jamal, sleeps is on the left.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
The Spaniard eats, sleeps and breathes this fest.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Osmond, now seventy-seven, sleeps no more than four hours a night.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
Technology never sleeps, however.
—Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 15 Feb. 2026
Bronwyn sleeps outside for no reason that the regular human mind can comprehend.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
Matilda, her 2-year-old daughter, sleeps there, too.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
For families Cape Weligama couldn’t be better for families—choose between a Cape Residence, which sleeps five, or the two-bedroom Family Suites, including several by the family pool.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
New York may be dubbed the city that never sleeps, but Los Angeles gives it a run for its money—at least during Grammys weekend.
—Kelsey Stewart, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2026
This is especially key for anyone who sleeps without a flat sheet.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
The accommodation, which actually spans two houses, sleeps up to 10 and offers up lush gardens and a pool onsite.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeps
Noun
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Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That is a huge increase from the average eight deaths typically seen at this point in the season, according to France’s National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches (ANENA).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The key to its longevity rests in the show’s unpredictable ability to evolve.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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This approach rests on four key factors.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Everyone is suffering through it, and this breeds a very Arizona brand of kindness.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Which breeds matched with our family?—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Depending on how dark energy evolves, several other possible fates may be on the table.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Feb. 2026
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Two contradictory bills met different fates on Tuesday at the Capitol in Pierre as South Dakota lawmakers continued to wrestle with the best way to provide tax relief.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The centre-forward is increasingly aware of these situations, positioning himself correctly or attacking the right space to offer his team-mates an option when City are attacking the wide areas.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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The mission, the fourth of 2025, would also be Starship's first flight since May 27 amid a year plagued by explosive demises for the vehicle.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sam Altman and Elon Musk have dooms above 10 and into the 20s.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Sleeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleeps. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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