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
Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But, lo and behold, the game survived the pitch clock without Kenesaw Mountain Landis bolting from his slumber, so now comes the ABS challenge to stir the pot even more.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
From Ireland to Indonesia, there’s nothing ordinary, or forgettable, about these eight hotel beds where architectural inspiration and sweet slumbers collide.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
But, lo and behold, the game survived the pitch clock without Kenesaw Mountain Landis bolting from his slumber, so now comes the ABS challenge to stir the pot even more.
—Kevin Sherrington
mar. 9, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
In a mood to slumber all day, to the tune of conversations held by cartoon mice?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.
—Amaka Anku, Foreign Affairs, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Watson said smokable products – including pre‑rolls – are among the industry's biggest sellers because customers rely on the faster onset for pain relief and sleep.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thao’s toddler grandson was napping on the couch when the immigration agents broke through the door on a Sunday afternoon and forced their way in with guns drawn, according to the family.—
Mark Vancleave,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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Uncomfortable pants can make everything from napping in your seat to using the bathroom feel like an arduous task.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Monday’s goalless draw with West Ham United, he was handed his third consecutive Premier League start as Ismaila Sarr was rested.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The researchers say the technology goes back to the 90s, but the fabric for the hospital beds began development in 2017.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Among them is Yvette Rodríguez, 61, who needs a sleep apnea machine, and her husband, Luis Soler, a 67-year-old veteran and double amputee, who relies on an electric adjustable bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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Cushy seating is ideal for napping, reading, working from home, or avoiding the news of course, especially when done up in decadent velvet or plush sheepskin.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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It was accompanied by flowers in the design of Minnie Mouse, all the way to her final resting place.—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The exhaustion was already setting in last year when thieves broke into the property, taking and damaging more than a dozen headstones from the graveyard, which is the final resting place for hundreds of veterans, including several Union soldiers from the Civil War.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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