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slumber

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verb

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

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

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Recent Examples of slumber
Noun
The Yankees awakened from their offensive slumber in Thursday afternoon’s 7-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels in the Bronx to snap a season-worst six-game losing streak. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 June 2025 Festa wasn’t woken from his slumber until some time in the 8 o’clock hour when director of player development Drew MacPhail banged on his apartment door. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
Verb
In this 2016 outer space love story starring Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, the slumbering astronauts aboard the Avalon are traveling on a 120-year trip to a habitable planet named Homestead II along with thousands of other colonists. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 14 Feb. 2025 Pottery Barn Bunny Wake Up Clock: This sweet bunny plays soothing songs to wake your child up or send them to slumber for nap or bedtime. Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slumber
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slumber
Noun
  • Eating 30 grams of protein 30 minutes before sleep is ideal.12 To avoid any potential sleep disturbances, try to keep your snack low in sugar and fat.
    Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 July 2025
  • On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Screenshots of the viral video show Pepper napping in the poster's arms.
    Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
  • Another sweet snap shows Jenner and her daughter napping together, lying down on what appears to be a towel.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 2 July 2025
Verb
  • In the photo, Spieth and his children's hands can be seen touching the little one, who is resting while wearing a blue onesie with trucks printed on it.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 14 July 2025
  • After taking a little extra time to rest up, the three-time Grammy winner kicked off her Las Vegas residency with a bang on Friday night.
    Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time keeps your body regulated and make sit easier to fall asleep.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • Consider a clock alarm, don’t answer emails or messages in bed, and avoid looking at your phone for as long as possible.
    Ana Morales, Vogue, 5 July 2025

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“Slumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slumber. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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