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Recent Examples of catnap
Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
Distraught Ministry of Health staff members worked relentlessly, took catnaps in their offices, and attended funerals.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
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Noun
This is perfect for taking catnaps, reading a book, or spending time with a loved one.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
More damningly, unofficially led the league last season in catnaps while his man roasted him on a backdoor cut.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
During breaks, the crew will retreat into the vessel’s two cramped compartments to converse with their support team via satellite phone, monitor weather conditions, chart their navigation—and, most importantly, tend to their battered bodies while also trying to take 40-minute catnaps.
—Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 9 June 2023
Distraught Ministry of Health staff members worked relentlessly, took catnaps in their offices, and attended funerals.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnap
Noun
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Plopping himself down on it, Mushi then grabs the blanket in his mouth again, pulls it over himself, and settles down for a nap.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Another big difference has been in how much Taiwanese parenting doesn't rely on keeping the baby to a feeding or nap schedule.—
Jennifer Liu,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With dogs sleeping on average 12 to 14 hours a day, owners likely have stopped and admired their ability to snooze, especially as some canines twitch during a dream.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Children who sleep on their parents’ graves.—
Sara Stridsberg
September 15,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Catnap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnap. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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