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
James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
The kitten can also be seen cuddling next to her and napping.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
By the end, there was a lot of napping in the cars.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
If an airman has been napping, the nap is over now.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
In the second part of the clip, the two kitties can be seen hanging around together all the time, snuggling, napping and grooming one another.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There are napping cats and a human taking a cat nap.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
In a deposition from a recent wrongful death suit filed by the family of a drug overdose victim, a CCCC guard admitted to napping on the job and sleeping in his car between 16-hour shifts (CoreCivic denied wrongdoing and the suit was settled out of court last year).
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
Glenn Close may have played the dog-napping Cruella De Vil in the 1996 live-action 101 Dalmatians, but Stone starred in this 2021 prequel, which explored Cruella's origins inside the world of high fashion.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 30 Mar. 2025
While napping has been found to be beneficial for cognitive abilities like memory and function, the timing is important — longer naps and napping later in the afternoon could cause someone to feel more alert when bedtime rolls around, Drerup said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
The kitten can also be seen cuddling next to her and napping.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
By the end, there was a lot of napping in the cars.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
If an airman has been napping, the nap is over now.
—Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
In the second part of the clip, the two kitties can be seen hanging around together all the time, snuggling, napping and grooming one another.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
There are napping cats and a human taking a cat nap.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025
In a deposition from a recent wrongful death suit filed by the family of a drug overdose victim, a CCCC guard admitted to napping on the job and sleeping in his car between 16-hour shifts (CoreCivic denied wrongdoing and the suit was settled out of court last year).
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 29 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for napping
Noun
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The pajamas usually come with socks, but many first-class passengers bring an extra pair, or put the airline pair over their own for a snuggly sleep experience.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 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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These student-parents are balancing coursework with working full time, picking up their children from school and studying for long hours after their families are asleep.—
Rita Raichoudhuri,
Chicago Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Sharon and Ozzy were asleep in the back of the tour bus.—
Erik Hedegaard,
Rolling Stone,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The Red Sox made their bed last month when Devers was shipped to the Giants.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The populations at the different homes vary depending on the season, the report says, with the average occupancy taking up about 70% of the beds in the state.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
14 July 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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His experience inspired him to study how warm nighttime showers support slumber.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
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And with a new season upon us, now is the perfect time to refresh your home with breathable textiles that make slumbers peaceful, cozy, and sweat-free.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Last year another cat was caught using the wheel, but not as expected—instead of running on the wheel, the chunky white and gray cat was lounging and taking a nap on it.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Thick curtains give you control over how much light enters the space, which is essential during nap time to make sure the baby sleeps soundly.—
Nina Derwin,
Architectural Digest,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Throwing a pair of roomy, comfy slippers into your carry-on could be the key that unlocks a full night’s rest on your next long-haul flight.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Tai Chi may also support better rest by encouraging relaxation and enhancing emotional regulation, the study authors added.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
26 July 2025
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“Napping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/napping. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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