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
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
At one point, a friend of theirs was reportedly napping on their couch.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Plus, the ultra-quiet pump is unlikely to disturb you when napping or working from home.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Verb
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
At one point, a friend of theirs was reportedly napping on their couch.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 6 Oct. 2024
Plus, the ultra-quiet pump is unlikely to disturb you when napping or working from home.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
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Many executives pride themselves on functioning with just three to four hours of sleep and often rush through meals, opting for high-fat, high-sugar foods.Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
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During the TikTok clip shared to @kobethelittleshiht, an account dedicated to Kobe the shih tzu, he can be seen resting his eyes.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The final shot shows a new Alice identical to the original lying asleep on a metal slab in the laboratory.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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From background to foreground, the painting depicts a haloed Virgin Mary, a young Jesus standing between her knees, St. Jerome asleep on the ground, and St. John the Baptist, clad sparsely in animal skins, pointing a crooked finger toward the figures behind him.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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The City of Detroit opened warming centers last month with 100 extra emergency shelter beds, providing sleeping accommodations, two meals and showers.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jordan and her siblings were routinely physically, verbally and mentally abused by their parents, who reportedly chained their children to their beds and deprived them of food and the ability to exercise.Nicholas Rice, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
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That might come as a surprise to some travelers, especially when the thought of relaxing can feel laughable after reckoning with airport’s infamous curbside gridlock.Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider doing light stretches or other relaxing exercises a few hours before bed.Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Jaylen Waddle broke out from a deep slumber with 144 receiving yards against the Patriots.C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 26 Nov. 2024
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The singing, chanting, and DIY percussion serves to not only symbolically rouse the trees from their slumber but to scare off bugs, blight, and whatever bad spirits might endanger them.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
Noun
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One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4 Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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As our route to Sedona and back is a circuitous mix of surface streets, highways, and twisty canyon roads, the prospect of traveling the 300 miles without a nap seems unlikely.Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Remind employees of the importance of adequate rest, and encourage them to prioritize sleep as a critical part of their health.Stephen Sokoler, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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And while the phrase snail essence may conjure images of slime, rest assured: the ingredient is silky, rather than slimy.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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