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
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Spotting animals came surprisingly easy, even the prize of two lions napping in the shade.
—Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
At least one family member will end up napping on the chair in the living room.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
While napping in the back bedroom, Charisse was awakened by the feeling of being touched on her hip.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
If your baby is napping during the day, try to nap too.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
Verb
The post also shows Sophia napping on their couch surrounded by Santa hats, and a variety of homemade gifts made for one another.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
The conflict reached a boiling point when the mother-in-law was caught feeding the baby a bottle with Froot Loops mixed in after the mom had been napping.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Previous research recommends napping between 10 to 30 minutes—and not more than an hour—to improve mood and cognitive performance.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 4 Dec. 2024
Spotting animals came surprisingly easy, even the prize of two lions napping in the shade.
—Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
At least one family member will end up napping on the chair in the living room.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
While napping in the back bedroom, Charisse was awakened by the feeling of being touched on her hip.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 15 Oct. 2024
If your baby is napping during the day, try to nap too.
—Lauryn Higgins, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Noun
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Exercising's effect on body temperature can produce sleep challenges.—
Amy Kwan,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some sleep problems might indicate a medical problem, such as obstructive sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome, Paruthi said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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During the winter months, your lawn is either growing slowly or resting in dormancy, depending on the climate in your region.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2025
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But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The officers noted minimal damage in the apartment and said that the children were asleep, per the outlet. Ariz.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The 55-year-old victim was asleep in her bed in her apartment on Purdy St. near Metropolitan Ave.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The rooms have fireplaces, a luxurious king-sized bed, and plenty of space to stretch out.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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To The Motoring Club! Telo has raised some US$6.8 million over the last couple of years with its vision to build a compact, performance electric truck with a full-size bed and the footprint of a Mini Cooper SE.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In , the small cat curiously edged toward the new canine friend, who was relaxing on the couch, gently patting him with her paw and sniffing.—
Alice Gibbs,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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And to add to the messy situation, conflicting media reports suggest the company either is or is not relaxing its hardware hurdle for taking.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Holidays are for destination-specific activities, not to mention rejuvenating naps.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Mocha, the family’s large yet cheerful dog, sat in a crate a few feet away, shifting between tail-wagging and short naps.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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An additional 63 canisters of waste rest horizontally nearby, including 13 filled with material from the dismantlement project.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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This additional muscle growth will equate to more calories burned at rest than just using cardio sessions to burn calories.7 Combining cardio and weight lifting could produce more noticeable results than doing one alone.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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