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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Rhode’s Motor Lodge awakened from its kitschy slumber, its mid-century charm restored.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The prediction is almost as sobering from J.D. Power, which compared slumbering EV sales with those of hybrids.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
Neglected groups such as health care showed some life, the likes of Johnson & Johnson breaking higher from a long slumber, even before news of Berkshire Hathaway’s second-quarter purchase of UnitedHealth shares jolted that name higher on Friday.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Rhode’s Motor Lodge awakened from its kitschy slumber, its mid-century charm restored.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
All of these activities also helped people slumber more soundly and wake up less often during the night.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The prediction is almost as sobering from J.D. Power, which compared slumbering EV sales with those of hybrids.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Changes in behavior such as refusing to go to school and body cues like headaches, sleep or appetite changes can also be a signal to investigate, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 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
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Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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With its announcement post, however, the social media platform has put those concerns to rest.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Facing a three-run deficit against the Yankees’ rested bullpen, Houston scored six times and struck six hits against four relievers, taking the sort of at-bats that have been missing for so much of their inconsistent second half.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Customers can wrap the truck’s exterior paneling in a color or print of their choosing, as well as customize lighting and tires, and even convert the two-passenger flat bed truck into a 5-person SUV.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Right now, top-selling furniture and home decor pieces from her line are up to 79 percent off, including area rugs, storage cabinets, bed frames, and more.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Later that day, she was buried at her childhood home of Althorp, her final resting place.—
Kelsie Gibson,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Titanic’s final resting place was far from Ballard’s only discovery in a long, distinguished career as a scientist and explorer.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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