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as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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Recent Examples of nap
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Look at their napping and feeding schedule and modify it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Then Parker gets called into work, and Roman heads home to nap.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Her 15-month-old dog had managed to break free and go on a destructive rampage before heading back into the crate and taking a nap.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.
—Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Look at their napping and feeding schedule and modify it.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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One reason for this is that estrogen helps keep blood vessels flexible and supports the production of nitric oxide, a molecule that allows vessels to relax and maintain healthy blood flow.—
Matthew Nudy,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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Those restrictions were relaxed after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Luxury log cabins sleep four or eight and offer full kitchens, dining and living areas, heated floors, A/C, flat-screen TVs with DirecTV, and queen-size sleeper sofas.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Always ensure your criticisms rest on solid research and offer constructive paths forward.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Pope, 88, left the hospital on March 23 following a 38-day stay and has been advised to rest, with King Charles and Queen Camilla sending him their best wishes.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the nineteenth century, British writers depicted it as a land of innocents slumbering under the yoke of incompetent Oriental despotism.—
Sebastian Strangio,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2020
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While slumbering in this washable silk number is akin to sleeping on satin sheets, this button-up top can get just as much wear out of the house.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Made in Peru, the alpaca wool has a subtle texture that won’t overheat anyone lucky enough to snooze underneath.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2025
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The undermanned Miami team caught Charlotte defenders snoozing in the opening minutes of the second half and capitalized.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Despite downing a large coffee early in the morning, by the afternoon, Aaron was dozing in the waiting room.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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They can be found romping (or dozing) in the zoo's snow leopard habitat.—
Christine Clarridge,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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