as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Recent Examples of slumber
Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Pottery Barn Bunny Wake Up Clock: This sweet bunny plays soothing songs to wake your child up or send them to slumber for nap or bedtime.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Primal man got a more stable night’s rest than in the dangerous heights, which probably led to deeper and less interrupted slumber.
—Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
Mow At Convenient Times There's nothing quite as annoying as enjoying a peaceful slumber on Saturday morning, only to wake up to the sound of a roaring lawn mower.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Verb
In this 2016 outer space love story starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the slumbering astronauts aboard the Avalon are traveling on a 120-year trip to a habitable planet named Homestead II along with thousands of other colonists.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Pottery Barn Bunny Wake Up Clock: This sweet bunny plays soothing songs to wake your child up or send them to slumber for nap or bedtime.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Roberts died at 90 years old in her sleep from natural causes in April 2016.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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McLemore Resort - Lodging Whether golfing all day or enjoying the many amenities that McLemore Resort has to offer, nothing beats coming back to a beautiful room for a good night’s sleep to reinvigorate the body and mind for the next day.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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The study did not compare those who rested or napped with those who didn't take a break.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The apes also spent a mean total of 76 minutes napping each day, over 1-2 different nests and multiple bouts of rest.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Jacob Beam’s Impact on Bourbon Jacob’s success rested on careful craftsmanship.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The government is expected to rest its case as early as Monday (June 23), with the defense possibly wrapping up by midweek.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The sides of the bed are also guarded against dust and liquid, but the bottom of the mattress remains open.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
23 June 2025
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Maybe that’s pulling out some arts and crafts, listening to an audiobook in bed, or cooking a new recipe.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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