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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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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
Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
While many people think nighttime is the best time to schedule a cleaning, the vacuum’s noise may cause a lack of sleep.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Another survey by the National Sleep Foundation in 2020 found that one in four couples sleep separately, often due to issues like snoring, different schedules or infant care.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Victoria uses lorazepam to help her sleep and even takes the medication before having what should be a relaxing massage.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025
While many people think nighttime is the best time to schedule a cleaning, the vacuum’s noise may cause a lack of sleep.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, increased blood pressure Nervousness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, nausea, headache, restlessness, increased blood pressure
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—Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2025
Another survey by the National Sleep Foundation in 2020 found that one in four couples sleep separately, often due to issues like snoring, different schedules or infant care.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier.—
Jessica Kasparian,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One in 20 children with the disease will get pneumonia, which is the leading cause of death from measles in young children.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Matt has hung up his Daredevil horns, lost touch with Karen and still mourns Foggy’s death.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Over the last 58 years, the fates of the Druze in the Golan have diverged sharply.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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While the fate of that specific artist is currently unknown, one interesting thing has happened in the wake of this.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Technology Stack Enabling Change Modern checkout systems rest on sophisticated technology infrastructure that enables unprecedented customization and flexibility.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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During deep sleep, your brain rests and replenishes its energy to help with your memory.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The animals breed and grow quickly, their organs are about the right size, and there aren’t many pathogens that infect both pigs and people.—
Amber Dance,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Mar. 2025
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The market turbulence underscores a fundamental truth: uncertainty breeds volatility.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rooms have fireplaces, a luxurious king-sized bed, and plenty of space to stretch out.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Petunias of all colors are good in beds and containers.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The one thing the insomniac does not envy is the unconscious dead.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Four people were sentenced in connection to a shooting death that left a 3-year-old dead in Ohio.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Both brothers are quickly brought up to speed, though, when they’re made co-CEOs of the underground operation to fill the power vacuum left by Baba’s demise.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Mar. 2025
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Given the important roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards, the pressures that are exerted on them, and the failure of some boards to meet those challenges, some community leaders have advocated for their demise in favor of a different approach.—
Timothy J. McClimon,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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