as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the napping children looked so peaceful
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as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
some people think that napping in the afternoon will keep you from sleeping well at night
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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as in dozing
to be in a state of sleep
I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon
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Recent Examples of napping
Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
And your napping neighbor will appreciate the focused light.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
These sleepy puppies are right there with you—expert-level napping, zero meetings required.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
How it is adopted, implemented and maintained will depend on numerous factors, but the evidence strongly supports napping is better than not napping.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The toddler was napping in his bedroom, and Kloss didn’t want to wake him by moving him.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The eye mask helps block out any extra light in my room when napping during the day.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
During the growing season, the more than 240,000 panels of the Clover Creek Solar Project are kept free of sagebrush by sheep that happily graze between the lines, napping in the shade of the panels during the hottest parts of the day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
And your napping neighbor will appreciate the focused light.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 25 Mar. 2026
These sleepy puppies are right there with you—expert-level napping, zero meetings required.
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
How it is adopted, implemented and maintained will depend on numerous factors, but the evidence strongly supports napping is better than not napping.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The toddler was napping in his bedroom, and Kloss didn’t want to wake him by moving him.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The eye mask helps block out any extra light in my room when napping during the day.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
During the growing season, the more than 240,000 panels of the Clover Creek Solar Project are kept free of sagebrush by sheep that happily graze between the lines, napping in the shade of the panels during the hottest parts of the day.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Studies have shown that meditation can help lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve sleep, and slow memory loss.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Adults should be getting at least seven hours of sleep each night, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Pep Guardiola heavily rotated his side for Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final with Championship side Southampton on Saturday evening, bringing fresh faces into the starting XI and resting some of his key players for the final stretch of the league season.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The 3-by-5 strength training protocol involves choosing 3–5 exercises, doing 3–5 sets of 3–5 reps, and resting for 3–5 minutes in between.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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He was advised to turn back along the same route and keep moving to avoid falling asleep through hypothermia.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the official teaser, Lowen is slinking around the Crawford family house wearing a silk robe while Verity is fast asleep in bed.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Few county shelters have kennels, and people sleeping outside are often hesitant to abandon their pets just to sleep in a bed for a few nights.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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It can be spread between people, though this is rare and only through close contact such as by sharing a bed or food, experts say.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Verb
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With another sweltering summer on its way, the thought of a relaxing mountain getaway with easy access to outdoor adventures, scenic beauty, and countless ways to cool off sounds simply divine.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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One option your provider may discuss is GEMTESA (vibegron), a prescription treatment that works by relaxing the bladder muscle.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
1 May 2026
Verb
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This could explain why the scent of cigarette smoke and rotting fish had an impact on people who were snoozing, but not on people who were awake.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The same goes for snoozing your alarm.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Guests can relax by the cascading waterfall on the terrace, take a dip in the heated outdoor pool, hit the pickleball courts, or drift into slumber on a signature Heavenly Bed.—
Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The unseasonably warm weather in Denver early this year lured irises, daffodils and other perennial flowers out of their winter slumber weeks early.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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