as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Recent Examples of slumber
Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
One of the men set fire to the slumbering victim’s clothes, causing a small blaze, police said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Miami reaching the national title game was a major step for a program that had been in a 20-year slumber.
—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Nature’s orchestra lulled me into a tranquil slumber.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
Verb
Others showed baby Spero clasping his tiny hand around Graham's finger and slumbering with a smile on his face.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
One of the men set fire to the slumbering victim’s clothes, causing a small blaze, police said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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Burrows died in his sleep on Friday morning after a brief illness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Two college students in California died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides and powerful surf while apparently napping near a popular but perilous beach access point, according to authorities.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The agency also pays for 10 shelter beds at the Gateway Center and Salvation Army.—
Sara Gregory,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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Benji separated from Zack, patted the spot on the bed between them, and then opened up his arm as an invitation.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
Verb
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In a third photo, Justin rested his chin on Jack's shoulder while holding him with one arm.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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All locomotion modes are limited by the metabolic scopes of organisms—the ratio between peak exertion and resting (or basal) metabolic rate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 June 2026
Noun
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The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Now, some 80 years later, researchers have uncovered the servicemen’s final resting place.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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The resting of players isn’t going away, particularly as sports science continues to emphasize recovery and injury prevention.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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