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as in to relax
to sleep lightly or briefly
decided to let the kids nap for a few more minutes before waking them
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Recent Examples of nap
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
The angle of the fan is adjustable, so airflow can be directed toward a child’s face on a hot afternoon or toward a crib during nap time.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Jan. 2026
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 27 Nov. 2025
Andrew Scott, who was doing another movie at the time and was tired, would nap.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nap
Noun
During his school's midday nap, Madsen, his siblings and their dad would use the time to practice basketball.
—Verb
So, what causes the urge to nap after a holiday meal?
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for nap
Verb
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Acidic and fizzy drinks can increase pressure in the stomach and cause the muscle at the top of the stomach to relax, allowing acid to come back up.—
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Good food and drink plus a chance to relax will please you.—
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Local merchants reported that unhoused individuals would often sleep inside the building.—
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Why does sleep matter as much as diet or exercise?—
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Letting cookie dough rest is one of the hardest parts of making cookies.—
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That’s why investing in a plush, comfortable duvet insert or comforter is essential for creating a cozy oasis to start the new year off well-rested.—
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As slow growth dampened ambitions in both countries, the AU slumbered without strong leadership.—
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Along the way, the protagonist must also find a way to lift the curse on his eternally slumbering friend, who happens to be the prince.—
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This year, Tankersley spent the frigid night alone, dozing off briefly while the rest of her family snoozed in nearby vehicles.—
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The sale includes must-haves like packing cubes for easy suitcase organization, a supportive neck pillow for snoozing on the plane, and a spacious backpack that can replace your carry-on if becoming a minimalist packer is one of your New Year’s goals.—
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The most determined had already claimed the coveted places at the front of the line, spending the night dozing in their cars, renouncing beds and pillows for hard reclining seats and hungry patience.—
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The sketch also took aim at Donald Trump's health with a portrayal of the president dozing.—
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“Nap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nap. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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