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as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
neither of them has been getting much sleep since the baby was born
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as in death
the state of being dead
a grieving widower longing to join his beloved wife in her eternal sleep
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as in fate
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in to rest
to be in a state of sleep
the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip found the night watchman sleeping at his post
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Recent Examples of sleep
Committee Of 200, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition, tear gels or nighttime ointments can also provide relief, especially during sleep.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
With most of these tech finds, the products usually run out pretty fast, so don't sleep on the decision - add it to your cart, pay, and wait for delivery.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Set non-negotiable boundaries around sleep, physical activity, and nutrition.
—Committee Of 200, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In addition, tear gels or nighttime ointments can also provide relief, especially during sleep.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Huckaby said his crew went to sleep at their hotel — on the corner of Bourbon and Canal streets — shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.
—NBC News, 3 Jan. 2025
With most of these tech finds, the products usually run out pretty fast, so don't sleep on the decision - add it to your cart, pay, and wait for delivery.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
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Though the eyes tend to stay stationary during non-REM sleep, the pupils oscillate between small and large diameters, reflecting the different substages and depths of slumber throughout the non-REM phase.Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 1 Jan. 2025
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While getting too little sleep can cause many negative effects, an excess of slumber can pose risks like sleep inertia, which is the feeling of grogginess that occurs after sleeping in for too long.Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2024
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In the state of Louisiana, a DUI offense is considered a felony on third and subsequent convictions, according to Louisiana Court Records, although first-time DUI offenders can face felony charges in instances where a death or violation of child endangerment laws is involved.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Blaze Bernstein, 19, was stabbed to death by Samuel Woodward in 2018.Doc Louallen, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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There had been broad speculation about the fate of the show given the wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods around LA during the past week, several of which are still largely uncontained.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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From connecting on the sets of Spider-Man to the fate of their relationships, here's everything to know about the three Spider-Man actors and their relationships with their leading ladies.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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How balanced did my time feel between work, family time, social commitments, and rest?Angela Haupt, TIME, 1 Jan. 2025
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Head coach Nick Sirianni told reporters on Wednesday that the team will be resting several key players in their season finale against the New York Giants — Barkley's former team.Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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That relationship breeds trust, which sparks inspiration and influences behavior.Rodney Mason, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Most are descendants of animals that escaped from Spanish explorers, the United States Calvary, Indigenous People, or ranchers and survived to breed.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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The explosion was caused by a combination of fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel in the bed of the vehicle detonated by a device controlled by the driver.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Arguments abound that teens should simply put away their smartphones and game controllers and go to bed earlier on school nights to combat early start times.Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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The brigade retreated, leaving behind its frozen dead.David Axe, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Analysis of the site suggests the community buried its dead in the lake between 1040 and 780 B.C.E., then added metal jewelry like beads and pendants during later rituals.Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Assad's demise is a victory for humanity, even if the immediate aftermath is fraught with challenges that could lead to a worsening situation.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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