1
as in rests
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 naps
Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Another behavioral method is sleep restriction therapy, which involves avoiding daytime naps.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, because there are benefits to daytime naps, eliminating them may not be suitable for everyone.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Incorporate downtime into the itinerary for naps, relaxation by the pool, or even quiet reading time.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
The family learned Archie loved his naps.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Another behavioral method is sleep restriction therapy, which involves avoiding daytime naps.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, because there are benefits to daytime naps, eliminating them may not be suitable for everyone.
—Mill Etienne, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Naps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naps. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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