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sleep
noun as in suspension of consciousness
verb as in suspend consciousness
Strong matches
bunk, catnap, crash, dream, drowse, flop, hibernate, nap, nod, oversleep, repose, rest, retire, slumber, snore, yawn
Weak matches
catch a wink, catch forty winks, conk out, cop some z's, drop off, fall out, hit the hay, hit the sack, nod off, sack out, saw wood, take a nap, turn in, zonk out, zzz
Example Sentences
Some chicken soup and about five hours of sleep did wonders for his sore throat.
She and her partner took time off work and slept in their car for two weeks to stay in the area where the dog was lost rather than returning to their home in El Sereno.
Stress can cause muscle tension, headaches, sleep problems and loss of appetite.
He also said it was "nasty" for First Minister John Swinney to endorse Kamala Harris, but that his father "is not going to lose any sleep" over the remarks.
To help their child avoid getting angry or frustrated, parents say they often try to ensure they get enough sleep and exercise, help identify and avoid triggers and avoiding overscheduling.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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