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
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
My three-year-old sleeps beside us stripped from the waist down after wetting her own bed hours ago.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
For a five-month-old, Deen sleeps well.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
By now, Moore, of Wisconsin, is accustomed to working while Miller sleeps either on her lap, laying over her shoulder, or cuddled up with a blanket.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Visitors hoping to avoid the area’s many generic chain hotels should consider the Cedar Haven Lodge, a native western cedar log cabin that sleeps 8–12 and features a balcony looking out over the creek and mesas.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
There is also a duo of two-bedroom villas, the most luxurious of which, Villa Sol, sleeps four and is equipped with two outdoor areas with stylish Chartreuse-green sunloungers, a steel hot tub, spacious living and dining spaces, and the option of hiring a private chef.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
The Spaniard eats, sleeps and breathes this fest.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
My three-year-old sleeps beside us stripped from the waist down after wetting her own bed hours ago.
—Ellyn Gaydos
august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
When the city that never sleeps shuts down, its residents will find a way to keep the party going.
—Irene Yoo
september 26, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
For a five-month-old, Deen sleeps well.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
By now, Moore, of Wisconsin, is accustomed to working while Miller sleeps either on her lap, laying over her shoulder, or cuddled up with a blanket.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Visitors hoping to avoid the area’s many generic chain hotels should consider the Cedar Haven Lodge, a native western cedar log cabin that sleeps 8–12 and features a balcony looking out over the creek and mesas.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
The all-new Habiton lives and sleeps larger than its footprint thanks an entire room that actually moves back and forth.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The city that never sleeps provides endless opportunities for Black singles to connect.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
There is also a duo of two-bedroom villas, the most luxurious of which, Villa Sol, sleeps four and is equipped with two outdoor areas with stylish Chartreuse-green sunloungers, a steel hot tub, spacious living and dining spaces, and the option of hiring a private chef.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Meiyun sleeps on the sofa, but even so Baoshu’s presence will be a problem for her relationship with Qifeng.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleeps
Noun
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Most stowaways result in fatalities, with the Federal Aviation Administration estimating more than 76% end in deaths.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Floyd asked Kraus about the details regarding his parents’ deaths.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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Total enrollment for the district rests at 2,294 according to state data from the 2024-25 school year.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That preparation breeds confidence.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Though, who knows — again, desperation breeds all kinds of hitherto unknown talents.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The eventual fates of the pair of tropical systems remain highly uncertain, according to forecasters.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Played by Ana Rujas, Javier Rey and Álvaro Morte, the characters’ fates loop across history in the shape of infinity.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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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
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But a good time in enviable vacation spots is guaranteed, with ghoulish demises for many principal figures here served up like caviar on sashimi.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 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 6 Oct. 2025.
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