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as in rests
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 naps
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Within 30 minutes of eating one of the treats, his interest in mail delivery trucks approaching our house declines and his penchant for naps increases — both very beneficial when recovering from major surgery. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations. —Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Those looking for solid investment pieces to ground a room will find a polished dining table and a comfortable couch in a classic silhouette (inspired by the very one Chamberlain naps on every day). —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 Jammies optional, naps discouraged. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
For older adults, naps may be a warning sign of underlying conditions or declining health, according to a new study. —Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Within 30 minutes of eating one of the treats, his interest in mail delivery trucks approaching our house declines and his penchant for naps increases — both very beneficial when recovering from major surgery. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026 The 20th anniversary edition has been updated with the latest advice, including how to shorten naps and manage early wake-ups and includes new product recommendations. —Pamela Brill, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026 Completely relaxed, the dog naps upside down in a pose many viewers likened to a roasting chicken. —Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026 Take more naps, or cook some of your favorite recipes. —Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 Those looking for solid investment pieces to ground a room will find a polished dining table and a comfortable couch in a classic silhouette (inspired by the very one Chamberlain naps on every day). —Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026 Jammies optional, naps discouraged. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it. —The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naps
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Somebody who is just living greatness and never rests on that laurel, but is always pushing herself to expand as an artist.— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
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The whole security architecture rests on those layers.— Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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The rooms The island sleeps ten (exclusive buyouts are very much an option), with three bedrooms in the main house and one in the two-story boat house by the jetty.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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That has created a huge opening for new media like the Meidas Touch or Aaron Parnas, who apparently never sleeps.— Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Another medium-firm option that will deliver crucial neck support is Casper’s original pillow, which is great for all types of sleepers like our contributor Madeleine Luckel, who snoozes on both of her sides, her back, and stomach.— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
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In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.— Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Inhalers often contain albuterol, a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles and opens up the airway.— Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2026
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Pete Davidson relaxes backstage before taking to the carpet for CinemaCon to promote his upcoming film How to Rob a Bank in Las Vegas on April 15.— Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
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On some of my visits, Marsha dozes most of the time.— Marc Silver, NPR, 19 Apr. 2026
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Rather, the protagonist dozes right through it.— John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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