slumbered; slumbering
ˈsləm-b(ə-)riŋ 
2
a
: to be in a torpid, slothful, or negligent state
b
: to lie dormant or latent
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Examples of slumber in a Sentence
Verb
she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on
slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat
Noun
She fell into deep slumber.
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Volcanoes become restless and then go back to slumbering all the time.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The Db Beats For Me earbuds cancel outside noise and play music and sounds synced with your brainwaves to help soothe you to slumber.
—Andrew Gebhart, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
Volcanoes become restless and then go back to slumbering all the time.
—Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
January is typically the sleepiest month on the MLB calendar, and the New York Yankees likely won’t disturb slumber much.
—Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slumber. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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