as in napping
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
indulged in some quick catnapping between appointments with patients
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as in sleeping
to be in a state of sleep
the children are catnapping, so please be quiet
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work
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Noun
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United Airlines announced a brand new seat option for travelers that made napping and stretching out on a plane a whole lot easier.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026 -
These sleepy puppies are right there with you—expert-level napping, zero meetings required.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The suspect was stuck in the shoulder while a stray bullet grazed a sleeping 71-year-old in a near by home.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is mopping, dusting, cutting, resting going on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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The crew's sleeping arrangement involves attaching sleeping bags to the walls of the craft and resting for eight hours, according to NASA.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Getting enough sleep is vital to your enjoyment of the rest of life!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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And our sleep quality has a direct correlation to our comfort and sleep environment.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New Era, a 200-bed facility, has had recurring outbreaks of Legionella, the bacteria that grow within water and air conditioning systems and can cause Legionnaires’ Disease, records show.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The sight of a heated and jet-equipped hydrotherapy pool greets you at check in, and is flanked by relaxation day beds, a sauna, and a steam room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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Ever since that fateful 1950s day in New Jersey when Steve Spielberg's father roused him from slumber to take a late-night rural drive out to watch a spectacular shooting star show, the legendary filmmaker has been fascinated with outer space and the mysteries of the cosmos.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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For rest and relaxation, there’s a fitness and aquatic suite that includes an indoor pool, a hot tub, and both sauna and steam rooms.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Because the body is preparing for rest, your metabolism and digestion slow down, too.—
Desireé Oostland,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hyde, 42, is far removed from the world of play dates and nap times.—
Shay Castle,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Catnapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnapping. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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