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
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Spotting animals came surprisingly easy, even the prize of two lions napping in the shade.
—Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
At least one family member will end up napping on the chair in the living room.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
While napping in the back bedroom, Charisse was awakened by the feeling of being touched on her hip.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
If your baby is napping during the day, try to nap too.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
The post also shows Sophia napping on their couch surrounded by Santa hats, and a variety of homemade gifts made for one another.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Spotting animals came surprisingly easy, even the prize of two lions napping in the shade.
—Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
At least one family member will end up napping on the chair in the living room.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
While napping in the back bedroom, Charisse was awakened by the feeling of being touched on her hip.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
If your baby is napping during the day, try to nap too.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Noun
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Negotiations dragged on until 3am each night and resumed in the morning after a few hours of sleep, a U.S. official said.Barak Ravid, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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In a 2017 review of 34 studies published in Advances in Preventive Medicine, 29 found exercise improves both the quantity and quality of sleep.Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 16 Jan. 2025
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Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.Essence, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its calming properties can help your body wind down and calm your mind, making falling and staying asleep easier.Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025
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New findings published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine state that 1 in 7 adults have difficulty falling asleep, while 1 in 6 adults have trouble staying asleep.Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
Verb
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.Alice Gibbs, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
Noun
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Actually, with half a day at his disposal, Cole could probably finish it, stop to take a nap, and then leisurely wake up only to find most of us only halfway through.Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
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Do nice things for yourself: go to a movie, take a nap, cook a healthy meal.Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 10 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps that sounds didactic; rest assured that her novels foreground richly specific narratives about individual characters.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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But rest assured, the real Bialik promises that the fake Bialik is a not a violent stalker.Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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