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as in to relax
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 nap
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Prosecutors have been examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence and rape of children as young as three by monitors during lunch breaks, nap times and after-school activities.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
19 June 2026
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Noun
For us, that means our prime socializing windows are mid-morning before nap or late afternoon/early evening before bed.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Prosecutors have been examining more than 100 allegations of mistreatment, physical violence and rape of children as young as three by monitors during lunch breaks, nap times and after-school activities.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
19 June 2026
Verb
Two college students in California died after being swept into the Pacific Ocean by rising tides and powerful surf while apparently napping near a popular but perilous beach access point, according to authorities.
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Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Noun
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Prime Day is a prime opportunity to refresh your travel wardrobe (wink, wink), and these ultra-stylish Anrabess palazzo pants deserve a spot in your suitcase this summer.
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In the premium tier are Royal Caribbean and the adults-only Virgin Voyages, which coaxes guests to party with a wink and a nod, hosting onboard events like the welcome Pajama Party and the popular, immersive Scarlet Night at least once per voyage.
Noun
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The minks were also introduced to Britain for their fur.
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Don't rule out a snake bite if there aren't any obvious bite marks—especially if your dog has long or thick fur.
Verb
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Marcy Park is a place where families, pets, and Highlands Ranch residents go to relax, and where Laura Nelson saw an opportunity to engage with her community.
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One of its earliest central promises was to relax Howard’s gun laws.
Verb
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The engineer flew in from Tampa to try and find her mother, sister, brother-in-law and nephew in the ruins of their nine-story apartment building, sleeping on the ground since arriving two nights ago.
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One couple slept on the grass with umbrellas over their heads and just two thin blankets for cover on what turned out to be a cooler night than expected following a London heatwave where temperatures soared to 95 degrees.
Noun
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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.
Noun
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Many have camped out along the edge of the piles of crushed concrete and rebar, awaiting any word of their relatives.
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But Carron happily pointed to a pile of recycled asphalt that has a different plan.
Verb
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Some, perhaps, slumbered through repetitive regional games and inconsequential friendlies.
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But the nannies had to get up in the night at the sound of my shrieks while my parents slumbered with ear-plugs in.
Noun
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Our thought was probably somebody was going to just want to come in and doze it all down and do something different.
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By the evening’s end, I was cuddled up on the couch in a pile of kids, a movie playing while the little ones started to doze.
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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