to sleep
idiom
: until one/someone falls asleep
The baby cried himself to sleep. I rocked the baby to sleep.
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Experts in psychiatry and workplace wellness previously told Newsweek that long hours are linked to sleep disruption, impaired executive function and even structural changes in the brain.
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that people with chronic insomnia (who struggle to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer) have faster-declining brain function than their age would suggest.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
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Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025
Researchers found that people with chronic insomnia (who struggle to sleep at least three nights a week for three months or longer) have faster-declining brain function than their age would suggest.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 Sep. 2025
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“To sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20sleep. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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