as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
made a comparison between the inattentive nation and a slumbering giant
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as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
my peaceful slumbering was interrupted by a ring of the doorbell
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as in resting
to be in a state of sleep
she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on
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as in napping
to sleep lightly or briefly
slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumbering
Noun
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Pair them with the Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas for a luxuriously cool slumber.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025 -
Each room is also equipped with a fireplace, and the beds made with 400-thread count Frette sheets for the most luxurious slumber.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
Verb
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Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Live 00:00 06:12 06:12 Officials give timeline of response efforts as floods impacted Texas 06:12 Kerrville Police Community Services Officer Chief Jonathan Lamb painted a somber picture of how the morning of July 4 unfolded as floods took over Hunt, when most residents were asleep.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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Tolbert’s 10-year-old son was on a couch playing video games while his 4-year-old brother was asleep next to him at their home in the 3600 block of West Palmer Street in the Logan Square neighborhood, according to prosecutors.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The pajamas usually come with socks, but many first-class passengers bring an extra pair, or put the airline pair over their own for a snuggly sleep experience.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Place the terracotta pot upside down over the tea lights, resting on the bricks.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After lying dormant for years, the match was revived in NXT by Triple H, becoming a popular annual event for the brand.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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In fact, the trade market was surprisingly dormant league-wide after widespread anticipation that a hectic two nights were in store.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.—
Ana Morales,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
Noun
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If your back starts to sag, rest and reset to maintain proper form.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 July 2025
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Located in a former Baroque palace estate in the Juárez neighborhood, this house is what sunny fever dreams are made of: a massive outdoor pool is lined by plush loungers, where the city’s chicest rest atop olive-and-white towels and sip mezcal cocktails and natural wine.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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