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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
Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The titanium ring tracks sleep, activity, and overall wellness.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
This is a girl who eats, sleeps, and breathes theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Noun
They were beaten, monitored by cameras, randomly deprived of food and sleep.
—Efrat Lachter, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
The titanium ring tracks sleep, activity, and overall wellness.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
Oh, God, protect my daughter with your watchful eye that never sleeps.
—Mirna Alrached, NPR, 16 Mar. 2025
This is a girl who eats, sleeps, and breathes theatre.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sleep
Noun
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After the kiss in Snow White, the princess emerges from what was supposed to be her eternal slumber to enlist the seven dwarfs, as well as Jonathan and his fellow bandits to lead an uprising to take down the Evil Queen.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The set is only $30, and has moisture-wicking properties and interior airflow for a cooler, more comfortable slumber.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Constitution does not guarantee inmates a painless death.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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The number of emergency department visits rises during heat waves, as does the number of cardiovascular issues, kidney problems and even deaths not directly linked to the heat.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Soon the fund serves an eviction order to Antonia, prompting Lucas, desperate to secure the money needed to avoid Antonia’s losing her home, to make a mistake which has huge life-changing consequences, kicking in the film’s thriller propulsion as Lucas’ fate spirals out of control.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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As global opposition grows, the fate of the displaced Palestinian population remains uncertain.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Titian’s Adam leans backward on his right arm; his left hand, which rests limply on Eve’s upper breast, appears hardly capable of stopping her.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The model could be seen posing in a black bodysuit and snapped a picture of herself in the mirror, featuring her dog, who rested on a blanket.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The country started breeding the dogs over 300 years ago to hunt badgers, according to the American Kennel Club.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some are used as breeding stock; others are shipped directly to labs.—
ByRefael Kubersky,
science.org,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Charlie would love to sleep in bed at night and spend his days outside or on leisurely walks.—
Trish Stinger and,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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And like many parents, when the kids go to bed, Meghan and Prince Harry like to unwind with some of their favorite shows.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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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
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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And coming shortly after Brexit, Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, DFID’s demise further called into question Britain’s commitment to global cooperation.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Sleep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleep. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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