as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the napping children looked so peaceful
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as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
some people think that napping in the afternoon will keep you from sleeping well at night
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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as in dozing
to be in a state of sleep
I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon
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Recent Examples of napping
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Verb
While a few guys are into it, the rest of them would rather be doing anything else — napping, preferably.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Noun
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Kitsch Satin Sleep Set This luxurious satin pillowcase sleep set will leave their hair frizz-free come morning.Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Iris noted that the global stress management and brain health supplements market is projected to reach about $15 billion by 2027, while the sleep aid market is expected to exceed $6 billion within the same time frame.Samantha Conti, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Standing on stage in front of a growing crowd, Stanley pulled a rattlesnake out of a sack resting near his feet.Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
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While the wreckage of the plane was located resting about 6,000 feet up in a remote, steep and heavily-wooded area, the status of the crew remained unknown without a site assessment of the debris area.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 20 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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More than 40 people have been killed on CTA property since 2001, including four people who were fatally shot while asleep on a CTA Blue Line train last month.Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
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According to the scholar Maria Tatar, these were folktales shared among adults after hours, while the children were asleep.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The 12-year-old started poking fun at his little brother for being so excited about his new bed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Dogs might also want to create a shallow bed in the earth for a cool spot to rest during a hot day.Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
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Although Butler now spends the offseason here, the space still needs to allow for mental and physical discipline, while also providing opportunities for relaxing with family and friends.Nick Mafi, Architectural Digest, 3 Oct. 2024
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The star projector transforms walls and ceilings into a beautiful galaxy, creating a soothing ambiance, perfect for relaxing before sleep.Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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Pressure-relieving memory foam also makes for the most comfortable of slumbers.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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In that script, a man (voiced by Aleks Le) wakes from his slumber, suspended inside a water tank.Nick Romano, EW.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The creature will eventually amble up to a house with a cracked attic window, slipping inside for an early afternoon nap.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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And, for overnight guests, on-site staycations, or just taking an afternoon nap after a day at the beach, the one-bedroom, one-bath beachfront bungalow’s lounge spills onto a private patio.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2024
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Their resting metabolism will be low, since little muscle is present to burn calories at rest.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Her Girls Aloud bandmates Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts were also in attendance as the singer was laid to rest, and both were seen hugging Payne’s ex-bandmate Harry Styles.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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