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
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Science has much more to learn about the relationships between napping and health in older adulthood, when daytime napping becomes more common.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
From a dog's busy napping schedule while the owner is at work to a cat and canine's vastly different reactions to meeting and all the best canine costumes at the Halloween parade, it's been a spirited week in the pet world.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The outpouring was probably what helped reverse the dino-napping.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Grand Patio Outdoor Bean Bag Chair Get super comfy with this elevated outdoor beanbag chair, which features a sturdy steel frame and cloud-like cushions that are perfect for napping, reading, or suntanning.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask Besides the views and having a wall to lean up against while napping, one of my favorite things about the window seat is being able to control when the window shade goes down.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
The low, boxy silhouette is ripe for secret-sharing or cat-napping.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
The 36-year-old Nickelodeon alum, who reportedly struggles with addiction to meth and habitually turns down local authorities’ offers of treatment and temporary housing, was napping on a stoop Monday, according to footage obtained by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The heartbreaking clip shared on TikTok earlier in November under the username @mythologicaldogs, shows the puppy napping in his first ever bed, enjoying every minute of his new life full of love and support.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Some of us were napping before our long night of high school coverage and ran a little late to the Baylor-CPA game.
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Though his record was overtaken, Maru maintained a devoted following on his channel, Mugumogu — with nearly 900,000 subscribers — where curious minds will find clips of Maru napping, wearing costumes, and routinely diving into cardboard boxes.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Dog-napping bad boyfriend Lex Luthor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Noun
Comfy, cozy kitties One of the simplest ways to keep your cat warm in winter is to add blankets to their bed or favorite napping spot.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Science has much more to learn about the relationships between napping and health in older adulthood, when daytime napping becomes more common.
—Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 11 Nov. 2025
From a dog's busy napping schedule while the owner is at work to a cat and canine's vastly different reactions to meeting and all the best canine costumes at the Halloween parade, it's been a spirited week in the pet world.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The outpouring was probably what helped reverse the dino-napping.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Grand Patio Outdoor Bean Bag Chair Get super comfy with this elevated outdoor beanbag chair, which features a sturdy steel frame and cloud-like cushions that are perfect for napping, reading, or suntanning.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025
Mzoo Sleep Eye Mask Besides the views and having a wall to lean up against while napping, one of my favorite things about the window seat is being able to control when the window shade goes down.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
Verb
Outside a tent, Dunk is told, by two of the show’s jaded yet cheerful prostitutes, that Ser Manfred is busy napping.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
The low, boxy silhouette is ripe for secret-sharing or cat-napping.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2026
The 36-year-old Nickelodeon alum, who reportedly struggles with addiction to meth and habitually turns down local authorities’ offers of treatment and temporary housing, was napping on a stoop Monday, according to footage obtained by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
The heartbreaking clip shared on TikTok earlier in November under the username @mythologicaldogs, shows the puppy napping in his first ever bed, enjoying every minute of his new life full of love and support.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 29 Sep. 2025
Some of us were napping before our long night of high school coverage and ran a little late to the Baylor-CPA game.
—Tyler Palmateer, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
Though his record was overtaken, Maru maintained a devoted following on his channel, Mugumogu — with nearly 900,000 subscribers — where curious minds will find clips of Maru napping, wearing costumes, and routinely diving into cardboard boxes.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Dog-napping bad boyfriend Lex Luthor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
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Charging documents also state his gastric fluid contained 16,000 ng/ml of quetiapine, an antipsychotic medication sometimes used as a sleep aid.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Specifically, evening people may be more at risk for cardiovascular disease due to nicotine use, poor sleep, and difficulty managing weight, blood sugar, and diet.—
Outside,
Outside,
7 Feb. 2026
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This can raise resting heart rate, increase weakness and fatigue, and reduce endurance—even during everyday activities, not just exercise.—
Katharine Gammon,
Time,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dormant plants are alive but resting, while dead plants won’t recover and should be removed.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cruise operators also generally try to cross the roughest waters while guests are sleeping.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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The bedrooms retain the traditional alcova layout, a shallow, arched niche historically used for sleeping.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutor Sturla Henriksbo said the five-second video showed the young woman asleep at the time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep, says Figgins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The ballot measure advanced on Tuesday suggests a temporary 2% increase to the city’s 14% transient occupancy tax — often called a bed or hotel tax — dropping to a permanent post-Games 1% increase starting in 2029.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Northwestern is hoping to build a new tower with more than 200 beds on the campus of Northwestern Memorial in Streeterville.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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These collectible, blocky character builds hit the sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding, offering just enough of a challenge for a cozy night in and a display-ready payoff when you’re done.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Add a Spa Treatment Having a massage or relaxing in an herbal cocoon at The Spa is the perfect complement to soaking in the tepid springs.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One guy wearing a World Series of Poker cap was snoozing just a few feet from Circa’s Sports Gambling Hall of Fame, which features plaques commemorating America’s betting behemoths, including several men who live overseas for fear of prosecution.—
Jasper Craven,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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My intention in 2026 is not to stop snoozing my cell phone alarm, but to manage getting ready quickly and efficiently without cutting into any sleep.—
Vanessa Santos,
Glamour,
19 Jan. 2026
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Other artists of this era sought to intervene, guerrilla style, in the apparatuses of advertising, in order to shake consumers from their hypnotic slumber.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Injuries schminjuries Wednesday night was absolutely brutal for injuries, as the gods awoke from their New Year’s slumber.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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