as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
a toddler looking so innocent and peaceful in slumber
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Recent Examples of slumber
Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Rhode’s Motor Lodge awakened from its kitschy slumber, its mid-century charm restored.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The prediction is almost as sobering from J.D. Power, which compared slumbering EV sales with those of hybrids.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
With minimal dialogue and some clever cross-cutting, these climatic scenes show Wendy arising from an extended slumber and making her way toward the Neverland underground lab, as though summoned.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2025
In 2023, Rhode’s Motor Lodge awakened from its kitschy slumber, its mid-century charm restored.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
All of these activities also helped people slumber more soundly and wake up less often during the night.
—Allen Chang, ABC News, 15 July 2025
The prediction is almost as sobering from J.D. Power, which compared slumbering EV sales with those of hybrids.
—Ed Garsten, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Skip the sheep-counting and cup of chamomile, and luxuriate in the sleep-inducing blend of calming lavender oil, soothing balsam resin, moisturizing sweet almond oil, and relaxing magnesium salt flakes instead.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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Time your packing – Box up belongings while your pup is on a walk or napping.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dell’s downward-firing speakers, positioned underneath each side of the chassis, project decent sound quality if the laptop rests on a solid surface, not your lap.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Queen, who had recently returned from Scotland, opted to rest at Windsor Castle ahead of the demanding diplomatic schedule.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mushi takes his blanket and tucks himself into bed.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Things only get worse when, after the guests go to bed, a tipsy Solène does cheerleading stunts with Damo by the Jacuzzi instead of working.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The union attributes the napping to pilot fatigue from tight schedules and staff shortages.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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His favorite napping place is in a cardboard box.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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A bit of a drive further on Santa Monica offers the beatific resting place of many stars, Hollywood Forever Cemetery.—
Samantha Dunn,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
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The armrests are adjustable via a ladder lock buckle that allows for a more customized resting position.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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