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as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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Recent Examples of nap
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Efforts to exert the barest control over their lives—sneaking off to nap, refusing to shower—are reversed, punished, and revealed to be foolish.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Look at their napping and feeding schedule and modify it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The dragon is the fastest, but left the village last after a long nap.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Efforts to exert the barest control over their lives—sneaking off to nap, refusing to shower—are reversed, punished, and revealed to be foolish.
—Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Look at their napping and feeding schedule and modify it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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The emphasis is on unplugging from TVs and phones and relaxing and reconnecting.—
Cynthia J Drake,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2025
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There’s also a pre-treatment scalp massage that helps guests relax for their massage, facial, or other experience.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Chapin, Kernodle's boyfriend, was sleeping over at the time.—
Kayna Whitworth,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Choosing to rest or reflect (ME), or offer thoughtful feedback to a colleague (WE), changes your impact without extending your workday.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the nineteenth century, British writers depicted it as a land of innocents slumbering under the yoke of incompetent Oriental despotism.—
Sebastian Strangio,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2020
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While slumbering in this washable silk number is akin to sleeping on satin sheets, this button-up top can get just as much wear out of the house.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Made in Peru, the alpaca wool has a subtle texture that won’t overheat anyone lucky enough to snooze underneath.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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The undermanned Miami team caught Charlotte defenders snoozing in the opening minutes of the second half and capitalized.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Don’t forget to say hi to Gobber in his workshop, alongside his dozing dragon, Grump.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Despite downing a large coffee early in the morning, by the afternoon, Aaron was dozing in the waiting room.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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