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  • present participle of sleep.
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sleeping

[slee-ping] / ˈsli pɪŋ /


ADJECTIVE
asleep
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Both types of mice were exposed either to normal sleeping conditions with room air or to conditions designed to mimic sleep apnea.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

As a kid I had a lot of trouble sleeping.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"She was sleeping with an eye mask on, and ear plugs so had not heard what had happened either."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

England forward Lauren Hemp said sleeping on Friday evening was "very hard" as they came to terms with their disappointing performance.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

With a glance at the sleeping Annad, he hurried to light the lamp.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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