1
as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
neither of them has been getting much sleep since the baby was born
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2
as in death
the state of being dead
a grieving widower longing to join his beloved wife in her eternal sleep
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as in fate
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
regretfully put their terminally ill dog to sleep
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as in to rest
to be in a state of sleep
the baby slept for the entire length of the car trip found the night watchman sleeping at his post
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Recent Examples of sleep
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
In the immediate aftermath, survivors often experience shock, grief, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 13 July 2025
Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Make as much noise as possible to try and keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from sleeping and force them elsewhere.
—Victoria Valenzuela, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Per the pro, those who physically need more space benefit the most from an upgrade, as factors like lie-flat seats, extra legroom, and better sleep quality can significantly impact one’s overall comfort and well-being.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
In the immediate aftermath, survivors often experience shock, grief, anxiety and sleep disturbances.
—Lee Ann Rawlins Williams, The Conversation, 13 July 2025
Verb
Do not camp next to rodent burrows and avoid sleeping directly on the ground.
—Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Make as much noise as possible to try and keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers from sleeping and force them elsewhere.
—Victoria Valenzuela, USA Today, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
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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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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The Livestock Indemnity Plan currently provides help to livestock producers for livestock deaths not caused by natural mortality.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers have blown past the July 1 deadline to pass a budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, creating uncertainty about the fate of state support for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Is that going to be baby Franklin's fate in the MCU?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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In the photo, Spieth and his children's hands can be seen touching the little one, who is resting while wearing a blue onesie with trucks printed on it.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Now Chapman will head to Atlanta to represent Boston at Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, while the rest of the club gets a couple of days to rest before picking back up Friday at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Verb
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These useless jobs in turn breed further useless work.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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For almost 10,000 years, people in the Arctic have kept dogs for hunting and sledding, breeding them for desirable traits.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 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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Customers also use it to store sewing supplies and as a nightstand for their high bed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Corrections officers found the 37-year-old dead from an apparent suicide in his cell Saturday, days before the hearing, where prosecutors were expected to outline the case against him.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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His official return to the living dead came a few years later, though, resulting in one of the greatest horror movies of all time.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Perhaps then, when audiences witness the demise of a lawyer in an entertainment medium, their reaction may be more reflective of sympathy rather than satisfying delight.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Although many carmakers and consumers expected Trump to axe the tax credit, the rapidly approaching demise of the program (light speed in DC terms) is reverberating throughout the industry.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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