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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer is between April and June, when restaurant terraces and small boutiques full of dresses stir from their winter slumber, but the summer tourists have yet to arrive.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 17 Sep. 2025
The late-slumbering parent, meanwhile, can do remote work on their laptop at the table at night while the rest of the family sleeps comfortably.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Here are our top on-sale recommendations for all types of sleepers, including hybrid mattresses for a Goldilocks-like slumber and organic mattresses for eco-conscious shoppers.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Villefranche-sur-Mer is between April and June, when restaurant terraces and small boutiques full of dresses stir from their winter slumber, but the summer tourists have yet to arrive.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2025
Verb
But Skipper’s pulse was not in the on-the-field operations for the Bruins (0-3) and their no-good, very bad start to the 2025 season, a slumbering crash course that led to Foster’s firing Sunday.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 17 Sep. 2025
The late-slumbering parent, meanwhile, can do remote work on their laptop at the table at night while the rest of the family sleeps comfortably.
—New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Aulden’s periods of sleep regression also put Humphries in a difficult position.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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The researchers ran an online survey asking runners to track their training and injury status every week for 26 weeks, while also filling out a weekly questionnaire about the quality and quantity of their sleep.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In turbulent political times, stability comes with four legs, whiskers and a fondness for napping.—
Jill Lawless,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The results revealed subjects who napped had weaker synaptic connections in their brains than those who stayed awake.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The nurses, teachers, soldiers and everyone else on her massage table, resting up to go at it again.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Doctors advised Harrington to rest for four to six weeks and this is the fourth.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Topping it off are outstanding truck virtues, from its off-road-ready all-wheel-drive system to its 11,000-pound maximum towing capacity to the clever cargo storage area between the cab and bed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bedsure Pet is an extension label of Bedsure Home; much like its parent brand, Bedsure Pet is known for making comfortable home products that are equal parts cozy and functional, with top-selling options that range from orthopedic pet beds to pet blankets and more.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some travelers love vacations that involve doing absolutely nothing—trips where lounging by the beach or pool, napping, reading, or going for a light swim are the most rigorous activities on the agenda.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Researchers looked at the napping habits of 20 young adults, focusing on the tiny gaps between neurons called synapses.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From there, the church served as a resting point for many on an often-multi-state journey to freedom.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
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Here, the white sculptural bench adds texture and visual interest while also acting as a resting place for guests.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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