as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness
the napping children looked so peaceful
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as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
some people think that napping in the afternoon will keep you from sleeping well at night
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as in resting
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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as in dozing
to be in a state of sleep
I'm just going to nap the entire afternoon
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Recent Examples of napping
Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 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
In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
And your napping neighbor will appreciate the focused light.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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
If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
How it is adopted, implemented and maintained will depend on numerous factors, but the evidence strongly supports napping is better than not napping.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The toddler was napping in his bedroom, and Kloss didn’t want to wake him by moving him.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The eye mask helps block out any extra light in my room when napping during the day.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.
—Anne Hardy, Architectural Digest, 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
In two separate selfies, the singer and actress cuddled with Emerson, while another snapshot depicted the newborn napping in her car seat.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
And your napping neighbor will appreciate the focused light.
—Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
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
If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
How it is adopted, implemented and maintained will depend on numerous factors, but the evidence strongly supports napping is better than not napping.
—P. Daniel Patterson, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Inside the bus, students — ever the teenage archetype — were napping, chatting and stretching.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
—Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
While occasional naps have been shown to be refreshing, frequent or prolonged daytime napping in this group has been associated with a variety of health concerns.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The toddler was napping in his bedroom, and Kloss didn’t want to wake him by moving him.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
The eye mask helps block out any extra light in my room when napping during the day.
—Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Once the tykes are napping in the stroller, the Galleria Borghese museum, with works by Caravaggio and Bernini, is definitely worth a visit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.
—Denise Schrier Cetta, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.
—Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Adjective
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An autopsy showed that the infant died from asphyxiation secondary to a co-sleeping/overlay event with an unsafe sleeping environment.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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About 15 million Americans work the night shift, and their sleep struggles carry stakes far beyond feeling tired.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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Her endorsement, paired with research on how the blankets affect stress hormones, has helped turn a once-niche sleep accessory into a mainstream wellness staple.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Harris introduces us to the girls in a sepia flashback, their small bodies clad in matching dresses, one head resting on the other’s shoulder.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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What makes the business especially impressive is that its success is not resting on personality alone.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Especially if the human is asleep or an infant.—
Caroline Rose Giuliani,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The children, Athena Lee, 5, and Mateo Lee, 4, were asleep as the long, complex operation to capture their father Sunday evening reached its end in Baja.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Outside, the property continues down the hillside in terraces meant for gathering, play and gardening, with landscaped areas and raised planting beds below.—
David Caraccio
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The Prince of Wales spent part of his summer in 1997 relaxing along the banks of the River Dee in Scotland.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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That might mean booking a chance to buy beer from Belgian monks who like to keep things quiet, or relaxing on a Tuscan farm with a lager made from hops grown nearby.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The women were shown snoozing while the movie did its best to not disturb their slumber—revealing an additional, crucial poignancy.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
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This could explain why the scent of cigarette smoke and rotting fish had an impact on people who were snoozing, but not on people who were awake.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Your unconscious worked the alarm’s chime into your slumber.—
Ethan Beck,
Pitchfork,
12 May 2026
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The women were shown snoozing while the movie did its best to not disturb their slumber—revealing an additional, crucial poignancy.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
10 May 2026
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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