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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
Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Doctors recommend wearing helmets to avoid head injuries, staying socially and cognitively engaged, eating a healthy diet, getting high-quality sleep and taking steps to control vascular conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Poor sleep over a long period, however, can lead to far more serious health issues.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Additionally, foods rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, and magnesium may improve sleep quality.
—Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
Doctors recommend wearing helmets to avoid head injuries, staying socially and cognitively engaged, eating a healthy diet, getting high-quality sleep and taking steps to control vascular conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Catch-up sleepers fall between these two groups and often rely on naps or extra weekend sleep to compensate for irregular sleeping patterns.
—Julianna Bragg, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
Poor sleep over a long period, however, can lead to far more serious health issues.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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January is typically the sleepiest month on the MLB calendar, and the New York Yankees likely won’t disturb slumber much.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Rendered with all of the rich detail and disarming atmospherics that have characterized his work to date, Nosferatu is Eggers at the height of his powers: an astonishing, meticulously crafted, and oddly touching parable about desire, disease, and death.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Those who do so face unimaginable hardship — fleeing violence, persecution or certain death.—
Chris Shue,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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There had been broad speculation about the fate of the show given the wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods around LA during the past week, several of which are still largely uncontained.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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From connecting on the sets of Spider-Man to the fate of their relationships, here's everything to know about the three Spider-Man actors and their relationships with their leading ladies.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
12 Jan. 2025
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Looking like the cross between a spermatozoon and a tadpole, this needy, frail little infant is wrapped tightly in swaddling clothes, resting on the dresser and then the drawer of poor Jack Nance’s apartment in an industrial hellscape.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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The delay also gives the two sides time to put the lawsuit to rest, which would otherwise hamper any negotiations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another provision seeks to minimize harvest of breeding pairs in Wisconsin.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
17 Jan. 2025
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Certain dogs, particularly those bred for hunting or herding, are more likely to chase.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Anthony’s daughter, Hajime White, who lives in Arkansas, told The Washington Post that authorities told her that her father’s body was found by Justin’s bed.—
Esme Mazzeo,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Just keep in mind that the bed is only available in a full-size.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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The brigade retreated, leaving behind its frozen dead.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Analysis of the site suggests the community buried its dead in the lake between 1040 and 780 B.C.E., then added metal jewelry like beads and pendants during later rituals.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 Dec. 2024
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Jake walked us through some of the fallout from the demise, revealing that Apple TV+ viewers will be robbed of comedic turns from an all-star British cast that was set to include Jason Isaacs, Dawn French, Miranda Richardson, and Jamie and Natasia Demetriou.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
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Before this particular spacecraft reaches its watery demise, however, SpaceX will test a few other key objectives.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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