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siestas

noun

plural of siesta

as in naps

a short sleep he typically takes a siesta after lunch, waiting for it to become a little cooler until resuming work

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Recent Examples of siestas The middle of the day is for mandatory Sun siestas. — Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026 When the heat finally breaks after mid-day, locals emerge from siestas into cooler evenings for tapas, vermut, and socializing. — Kelsy Chauvin, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 May 2025 The two-bedroom rental features an elevated plunge pool bookended by a cozy lounging area for afternoon siestas under the sun. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026

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naps

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Early metabolic changes or another health issue could make people more likely to take longer naps before MASLD is diagnosed, Gu agrees.

— Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 15 June 2026
Its Body Battery monitor tracks naps, sleep, and stress to identify peak performance windows.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026

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