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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
There are just 31 sleeps until the 91st annual NFL player selection meeting.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The tent packs up and rides lengthwise on the vehicle but sleeps widthwise thanks to the fold-out floor.
—New Atlas, 13 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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Each of the three tree houses sleeps between one and five guests and comes with a slate of creature comforts, including hot showers, full kitchens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, rooftop decks, and private outdoor firepits.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The city that never sleeps can now call itself the city of champions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The city that never sleeps will not be starting tonight.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Done well, an agent that never sleeps can catch a fraudulent transfer at two in the morning, or rescue a payment about to be rejected over a missing code, the kind of save that protects ordinary customers as much as the bank.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Add that tent and the $5,100 six-seat Crew Cab upgrade, and the Paragon drives and sleeps a total of six people.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s set in New York, the city that never sleeps, not in order to party, but to get something on somebody’s desk first thing in the morning.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Salted Root sleeps up to 24 guests across five design-forward cabins.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Noun
During warmer climates and seasons, Asker suggests washing linen pillowcases every three to four sleeps, too.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 27 Apr. 2026
There are just 31 sleeps until the 91st annual NFL player selection meeting.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The tent packs up and rides lengthwise on the vehicle but sleeps widthwise thanks to the fold-out floor.
—New Atlas, 13 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
Verb
Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Each of the three tree houses sleeps between one and five guests and comes with a slate of creature comforts, including hot showers, full kitchens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, rooftop decks, and private outdoor firepits.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2026
The city that never sleeps can now call itself the city of champions.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026
The city that never sleeps will not be starting tonight.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 14 June 2026
Done well, an agent that never sleeps can catch a fraudulent transfer at two in the morning, or rescue a payment about to be rejected over a missing code, the kind of save that protects ordinary customers as much as the bank.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Add that tent and the $5,100 six-seat Crew Cab upgrade, and the Paragon drives and sleeps a total of six people.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2026
Created by Mindy Kaling, it’s set in New York, the city that never sleeps, not in order to party, but to get something on somebody’s desk first thing in the morning.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Salted Root sleeps up to 24 guests across five design-forward cabins.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeps
Noun
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There are kills aplenty and deaths of profound significance.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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One soldier’s hand rests on the back of another.—
Gary MacNamara,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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The decision to continue in the position rests solely on him.—
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Under what’s called the sterile insect technique, the government breeds male screwworm flies that can’t reproduce, then releases them into the wild.—
Ciara McCarthy. Produced with AI assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Worse, expertise breeds confidence.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.—
Sally Hayden,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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And yet the federalist structure of our government — largely giving states the power to determine their own fates — complicates that idea.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 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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His rotation mates Jameson Taillon (20) and Shota Imanaga (17) have given up the most in the majors.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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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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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 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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