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
Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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
Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Trees and vegetation are always slumbering, helpless at the woodman’s axe or the casual munching of a ruminant.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Sleep deprivation—whether due to long work hours, insomnia, restless slumber, a crying baby, or a hella fun night out—can leave skin looking sallow and dull.
—Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 14 Feb. 2025
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
Verb
The sugar beast inside me, slumbering peacefully since the previous day’s cinnamon kill, sprang awake.
—Caity Weaver, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Trees and vegetation are always slumbering, helpless at the woodman’s axe or the casual munching of a ruminant.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
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Budget enough time for a full night's sleep, and take short naps early in the day if needed. Adjust your medications for PsA if needed, such as switching to a different treatment or increasing your dose.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman,
Health,
29 Mar. 2025
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Working on sleep hygiene to improve sleep overall is also a good idea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Order that overpriced dessert, binge trashy TV, or nap aggressively.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mayor rests on bench at police station after DUI arrest She was later escorted out of the police station to an ambulance.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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For those super long-haul flights in economy, this airplane footrest provides some relief for your legs and back by providing more positions to rest your feet in.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Atelier Medica by Clementine Sleepwear On average, one third of our lives are spent in bed.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In October 2019, Tammy Daybell was found dead in her bed.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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