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as in rests
to sleep lightly or briefly
catnapped for 10 minutes and then went back to work
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Recent Examples of catnaps
Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Nothing brings people together like debating whether Puzzle's platform calling for more catnaps is fiscally responsible.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catnaps
Noun
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Longer naps risk the disoriented feeling that can slow the start of a shift.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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My family has already enjoyed several naps on this incredibly comfy couch.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
Verb
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With its iconic buildings, excellent shopping, and decadent dining, there’s no shortage of things to do in the city that never sleeps.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
13 May 2026
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Filming has begun on the third installment of the A Quiet Place franchise in the city that never sleeps.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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“Catnaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catnaps. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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