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adjective

Definition of slumberingnext
as in sleeping
being in a state of suspended consciousness made a comparison between the inattentive nation and a slumbering giant

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slumbering

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noun

as in slumber
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself my peaceful slumbering was interrupted by a ring of the doorbell

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slumbering

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verb

present participle of slumber
1
as in resting
to be in a state of sleep she slumbered for hours while the train rolled on

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2
as in napping
to sleep lightly or briefly slumbering restlessly in the tropical heat

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumbering
  1. slumber
  2. napping
  3. asleep
  4. sleep
  5. resting
  6. dormant
  7. bed
  8. rest
Noun
  • When the wind chill dips below freezing, wearing your warmest pajamas can make settling into a deep slumber a lot easier.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Exercise During the Day Exercise throughout the day can be beneficial when drifting off into a slumber.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
Definition of slumber
Verb
  • The post also shows Sophia napping on their couch surrounded by Santa hats, and a variety of homemade gifts made for one another.
    — Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The discovery of this titanic napping black hole is a breakthrough for this theory.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of napping
Adjective
  • In a video posted on March 4, which has already been viewed 1.5 million times, a three-day-old Alex lies fast asleep in his owner's arms, taking a nap in the sun.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The victims' roommates have said all the occupants of the rental house near the University of Idaho campus were home and asleep or in their rooms by 4 a.m. on Nov. 13, 2022.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of asleep
Noun
  • These were bad messages to receive in the middle of brushing my teeth, and sleep did not come easy.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of expecting an immediate sleep response, consider melatonin part of a broader strategy to regulate or reset your natural sleep-wake cycle.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of sleep
Verb
  • With this new year, consider planning some fresh ways to cater to your creativity—and lean in to the importance of resting.
    — Essence, Essence, 7 Jan. 2025
  • But the infection typically does improve with resting, drinking fluids and over-the-counter medication.
    — Christina Shaw, Fox News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of resting
Adjective
  • Producing companies can maintain decent drilling programs at $70 oil, but most of the currently active rigs would quickly go dormant at $50 per barrel.
    — David Blackmon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Obligate diapause solves this by ensuring that the whole population goes dormant just before pupation, the final transformation from larva to adult.
    — Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of dormant
Noun
  • And Breakfast If your idea of an ideal accommodation involves generous front porches, homecooked breakfast, and proprietors that feel like longtime friends, consider one of Stuart’s lovely bed and breakfasts.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Petunias of all colors are good in beds and containers.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of bed
Noun
  • The universe is encouraging you to lie low, rest, recharge and live in the moment.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • So rest assured, there's definitely one that fits you.
    — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of rest
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