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as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
neither of them has been getting much sleep since the baby was born
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as in death
the state of being dead
a grieving widower longing to join his beloved wife in her eternal sleep
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as in fate
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in to rest
to be in a state of sleep
the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip found the night watchman sleeping at his post
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Recent Examples of sleep
Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Just as likely to hold my patient’s hand as the anesthesia brings her into sleep.
—Alessandra Hirsch, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
One boy slept on the floor next to his mother’s bed for more than a year after being secluded.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
This, in turn, can help people make healthier choices about food, sleep and exercise.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Just as likely to hold my patient’s hand as the anesthesia brings her into sleep.
—Alessandra Hirsch, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
The new law has officials scrambling to create more shelter beds, so police have places besides jail to drop off people caught sleeping on the street.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2025
One boy slept on the floor next to his mother’s bed for more than a year after being secluded.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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January is typically the sleepiest month on the MLB calendar, and the New York Yankees likely won’t disturb slumber much.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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The teens, Damm said, then stomped the animal to death.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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JonBenét performed in a Boulder Christmas parade with a float displaying her name just days before her death.—
Jean Casarez,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Their fate has raised painful questions in Israel about the military's failure to prevent the 2023 Hamas attack.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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At the same time, peace talks spearheaded by Angola, Congo’s southwestern neighbor, have stalled, and the fate of U.N. peacekeepers stationed in eastern Congo was until recently up in the air, with their mandate renewed in December for another year.—
Ruth Maclean,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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That result helps Fagin decide how vigorously to exercise each day—or when to rest instead.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
28 Jan. 2025
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Allow to rest and further dry out while oven heats up.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Another provision seeks to minimize harvest of breeding pairs in Wisconsin.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Certain dogs, particularly those bred for hunting or herding, are more likely to chase.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Since the train doesn’t have a second floor, the upper bed has more space and the person sleeping there can sit without hitting their head — something my husband appreciated greatly.—
Christin Parcerisa Vigueras,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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Interestingly, Ukrainian soldiers said, the North Koreans try to remove their dead and wounded from the battlefield, which is different from the Russians.—
Marc Santora,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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The brigade retreated, leaving behind its frozen dead.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Jake walked us through some of the fallout from the demise, revealing that Apple TV+ viewers will be robbed of comedic turns from an all-star British cast that was set to include Jason Isaacs, Dawn French, Miranda Richardson, and Jamie and Natasia Demetriou.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Before this particular spacecraft reaches its watery demise, however, SpaceX will test a few other key objectives.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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