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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
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4
Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Luckily, Baine didn't seem too offended that Brody decided to nap first.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
After a day of indulgence, the pampered pair retreat to their beds for yet another nap.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
One study also suggests consuming caffeine before a nap may be the best countermeasure for sleep inertia.4
Engaging in physical activities before and after naps can also help promote wakefulness.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
The difference in brain volume between people who nap regularly and those who don't was equivalent to 2.6 to 6.5 years of aging.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Luckily, Baine didn't seem too offended that Brody decided to nap first.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
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As employers relax their requirements for workers with four-year degrees and opt for highly skilled candidates instead, one key factor has been strongly instrumental to the success of this strategic move: online courses and professional certificates.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For three days, the House of Robb offered a seaside meeting spot for artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts to take time and relax between exploring the latest and greatest in contemporary and modern art.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
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And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The San Rafael reservoir rests above the city and is replenished by water collected in the country’s páramos––a high-alpine ecosystem known for its nearly constant moisture; as of April, when the rationing began, the reservoir was at less than 20 percent capacity.Elizabeth Rush, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti has several selection choices to make regarding his team after their 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, but he is expected to bring Vinícius Júnior back into the line-up after resting him for the La Liga game at the weekend.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Volcanoes become restless and then go back to slumbering all the time.Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
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The debauchery gets cut short when the vampires struggle to slumber and realize that housekeeping swept away their ancestral dirt.Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2024
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Creole chickens weave between our legs, a chunky pig snuffles across the dirt floor, and a dusty ginger cat snoozes on a goatskin chair.Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Dec. 2024
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Women really do need to snooze for a few extra minutes, and the reasons go far beyond simply being tired or lazy.Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shelter dog Teddy recently went viral when TikTok user Brittany Fleming posted a short clip of the dozing dog to her account, @brittanyfleming9, on November 29.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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For no particular reason his half-closed eyes would suddenly open like those of a dozing lizard.Negar Azimi, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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