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
Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For a restful slumber, try Herbal Clean with white lavender and sandalwood or Coastal Clean, which combines lavender with lime and cedar wood for a woodsy botanical blend.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
The sugar beast inside me, slumbering peacefully since the previous day’s cinnamon kill, sprang awake.
—Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Blackout shades also ensure sleep-inducing slumber.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For a restful slumber, try Herbal Clean with white lavender and sandalwood or Coastal Clean, which combines lavender with lime and cedar wood for a woodsy botanical blend.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025
Verb
Pottery Barn Bunny Wake Up Clock: This sweet bunny plays soothing songs to wake your child up or send them to slumber for nap or bedtime.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
The sugar beast inside me, slumbering peacefully since the previous day’s cinnamon kill, sprang awake.
—Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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It's packed with health and fitness features, including ECG, body composition, blood oxygen saturation, sleep tracking, VO2, and more than 95 different workout modes.—
Cierra Cowan May 28,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Night-light color White and blue light can disrupt your child’s sleep because their bodies naturally associate white and blue colors with daytime.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Verb
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If napping interferes with your nighttime sleep, keep naps short and earlier in the afternoon.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
5 June 2025
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Plus, cats make fantastic post-long run napping partners.—
Mallory Arnold,
Outside Online,
25 May 2025
Verb
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In the first chapter, blue morning light rests over waves crashing against a shoreline, and off into the distance, Yates rides a jet ski, almost comically unbothered by the chop of the sea.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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The art of resting is one that entrepreneurs often think is beneath them.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Place the tallest plants at the back of the bed, with the shortest in front.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Add step stools with handrails by beds and in closets.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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