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slumbering

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noun

as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself my peaceful slumbering was interrupted by a ring of the doorbell

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slumbering

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verb

present participle of slumber

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumbering
Noun
  • Pair them with the Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas for a luxuriously cool slumber.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2025
  • Each room is also equipped with a fireplace, and the beds made with 400-thread count Frette sheets for the most luxurious slumber.
    Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.
    James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Hargitay and her siblings (who were all asleep in the backseat) survived with minor injuries.
    Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 29 June 2025
  • The kids were asleep in the back seat; the three adults in the front—Mansfield, her companion at the time, and the car’s driver—were killed instantly.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Advertisement Not all foods, of course, are linked to nightmares and sleep disruption, and some may even support better sleep.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 1 July 2025
  • These features help reduce eye strain and support better sleep, empowering gamers to spend more time in front of their screens without discomfort.
    George Toh, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.
    Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
  • During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Waititi never recommitted to Akira and the project has been dormant ever since.
    Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2025
  • The group is currently dormant after Argent suffered a stroke last year that forced him to retire from touring, while White and Grundy have appeared only as special guests since 1997.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • However, the High Priestess shows February being full of rest and healing, urging you to slow down and listen to your intuition… because your sixth sense is strong for a reason.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
  • These rules, if finalized, would apply to both indoor and outdoor work settings and would require employers to implement measures such as providing water, rest breaks, and acclimatization periods when temperatures reach certain thresholds.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
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“Slumbering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumbering. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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