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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2
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
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
And your napping neighbor will appreciate the focused light.
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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.
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Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Mar. 2026
These sleepy puppies are right there with you—expert-level napping, zero meetings required.
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Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Our itinerary mostly consisted of long lunches, reading (ok—napping), and beach hopping.
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Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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
The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.
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Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Pictures of a napping polar bear, the remnants of a rain shower in the Namib desert and a bustling dumpling stall in Seoul are among this year’s winners of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition, capturing both extraordinary moments and daily life around the world.
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Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.
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Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 2026
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
Verb
By then, however, Jaxon was napping at the daycare center across town before an Easter egg hunt planned that afternoon.
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Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Our itinerary mostly consisted of long lunches, reading (ok—napping), and beach hopping.
—
Madeline Fass,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
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.
—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
But, during the close and intense matchup, the president appeared to be caught napping in his seat.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
The pair posted more photos of their bundles of joy over the next month, including one of the twins napping in matching Knicks jerseys next to a basketball, and another of the new parents cuddling their babies at home.
—
Emy Lacroix,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
When one of them crouched to pet the Federicos’ dog Marshall, napping on the floor, Rob explained how Kong dog toys were invented.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
3 June 2026
Pictures of a napping polar bear, the remnants of a rain shower in the Namib desert and a bustling dumpling stall in Seoul are among this year’s winners of the National Geographic Traveller (UK) Photography Competition, capturing both extraordinary moments and daily life around the world.
—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Modway’s luxe daybed is the statement piece that turns a patio into a paradise, and the roomy design offers a go-to spot for reading, napping, and conversing.
—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 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.
Noun
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Simply wrap your hair around the flexible rod, go to sleep, and wake up with a head full of curls without wasting time getting ready.
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Oura rings are beloved for their ability to track steps, monitor sleep, and even catch illnesses before symptoms begin.
Verb
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Following the convincing 3-0 victory over Czechia while resting some starters, the atmosphere on the Mexican team has been very relaxed, with several videos showing the players joking around with each other.
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On the facing page was Gompers’s block print/line drawing of the Tibetan saint and poet Milarepa sitting in a lotus position, a Sierra cup at his feet, and a Campingaz Bleuet stove resting on a boulder.
Adjective
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According to the arrest report, the victim had fallen asleep while seated at the dining room table.
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At least one was an infant, asleep in the back seat.
Noun
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The father, Marquise Anderson, said Joanna wet the bed on two occasions on a night in February at the house in the 1900 block of Daniel Street.
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The case challenges the agency’s practice of holding noncitizens for sometimes days in facilities without a bed or other adequate accommodations.
Verb
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Iguanas are everywhere, relaxing around and even inside the pools—a further stamp of approval from nature itself.
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But Wright was relaxing in a hammock when those words came to him; Thomson, in the stiff upholstery of the multiplex, is worse off.
Noun
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Mighty ice breakers moored in their summer slumber are the only reminder of the bitter Baltic winters.
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But with the weather warming as Japan has entered summer, the bears have emerged from their slumber – and are heading back into cities and towns.
Verb
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After milking, the cows would return themselves to their fresh pasture and spend the day grazing, snoozing, licking one another, and cooling off in the shade of pine trees.
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Hill suggests snoozing on this put-off-able to-do until the springtime.
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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