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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Our agenda includes promenading with the official mascots, catching up on our napping, and looking in on the Pharmalot ancestor.
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My 5-year-old corgi, Luna, is a dedicated burrower—any blanket, pillow or soft corner in the house quickly becomes her personal napping spot.
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The elevated loft is the fourth sleeping zone of the home, and is designated as the children’s quarters, giving the cabin a playful, camp-like feel.
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The ex-president saw shattered tiles in the roadway and homeless people sleeping on street corners in a city whose police department had recommended drivers stay in the middle lane to avoid carjackers.
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
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The fastest-growing premium categories increasingly orbit sleep, recovery, longevity, movement and optimisation.
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Taking regular cool showers and baths, wetting clothes or towels with cold water and putting your pillowcases in the fridge or freezer can all help further cool your body down, and hopefully, get a good night’s sleep.
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
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To minimize risks during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advises incorporating frequent rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned areas.
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Increasingly, however, many are embracing a different definition—one that includes rest, healing, preventative care, joy, and self-investment.
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Such simplicity is exactly why the bolster is so well-suited to Goldblum’s nap room.
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Smart baby products can provide a hand, including by extending nap time with soothing noises and movement.
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“Catnapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnapping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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