fall asleep
idiom
: to begin sleeping
She fell asleep during the movie.
I woke up and I couldn't fall back asleep.
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Later, Khloé revealed that she's always been envious of Kim's ability to easily fall asleep.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
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For anyone who needs silence to fall asleep, Young recommends packing a pair of ear plugs to muffle any distracting noises.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
The survey finds that one in five children use mobile devices for emotional regulation, mealtimes, or to fall asleep.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Residents can wake up to the singing of the northern mockingbird or fall asleep to the the howling of a coyote.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
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Erin Clack, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Don’t: Rely on Just a Sleep Mask Instead: Use Reusable Ear Plugs, Too
$29 at Amazon
For anyone who needs silence to fall asleep, Young recommends packing a pair of ear plugs to muffle any distracting noises.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2025
The survey finds that one in five children use mobile devices for emotional regulation, mealtimes, or to fall asleep.
—Peter Greene, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Residents can wake up to the singing of the northern mockingbird or fall asleep to the the howling of a coyote.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fall asleep
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“Fall asleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fall%20asleep. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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