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as in mattresses
a place set aside for sleeping
the sofa in the living room will be your bed for the night
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as in retires
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
the campers all bedded down for the night around 9:00 p.m.
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as in roots
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
a walkway of flagstones firmly bedded in the earth
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Recent Examples of beds
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Storage beds are a game-changer for small homes and city apartments.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
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Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Overnight, thousands of people who lost their homes slept outdoors, sheltering in tents or sleeping on benches and makeshift beds after being displaced by the disaster.
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Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The building will house 80 additional patient beds, bringing the hospital’s capacity to more than 500 beds.
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Shannon Tyler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser.
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Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Additionally, its slim design ensures it can be tucked behind beds or couches with no trouble.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To use compost, Harryson says to spread a 1- to 2-inch layer over garden beds in spring or fall and gently work it into the top few inches of soil.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.
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Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.
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Ryan Yamamoto,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.
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Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2025
Beds that are completely mixed won’t have the impact that beds of one or two or three complementary colors will have.
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Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
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Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Larger rooms include dressing areas, king-size beds, and deep soaking tubs.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Storage beds are a game-changer for small homes and city apartments.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2026
The decor throughout pays homage to local style and the Louisiana environment with white shiplap walls, white-oak details, and, above the beds, oversize plaster wall reliefs depicting magnolia flowers.
—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 June 2026
Overnight, thousands of people who lost their homes slept outdoors, sheltering in tents or sleeping on benches and makeshift beds after being displaced by the disaster.
—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The building will house 80 additional patient beds, bringing the hospital’s capacity to more than 500 beds.
—
Shannon Tyler
june 26,
Idaho Statesman,
26 June 2026
While tent sites and RV stays are still part of the mix, many travelers come specifically for the glamping accommodations, which include rustic-chic canvas tents complete with two queen beds, a full-size futon, a coffee table, and a dresser.
—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Additionally, its slim design ensures it can be tucked behind beds or couches with no trouble.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To use compost, Harryson says to spread a 1- to 2-inch layer over garden beds in spring or fall and gently work it into the top few inches of soil.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
25 June 2026
Verb
The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
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Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.
—
Liam Inscoe-Jones,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.
—
Ryan Yamamoto,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.
—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Dec. 2025
Beds that are completely mixed won’t have the impact that beds of one or two or three complementary colors will have.
—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beds
Noun
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Best known for their mattresses, Serta’s sleep tech is baked into each of their sleeper sofas.
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Across La Guaira, the coastal state hardest-hit by the disaster, and in parts of Caracas, thousands of residents are spending nights outdoors in plazas, parks, sports courts and improvised encampments, sleeping on mattresses, blankets and folding chairs.
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The Pompadour Suite is theatrical in its own way, with dramatic portraits, antique furnishings, and oak floors.
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The front-portion is two floors and the back is one level.
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Even if Dunker retires as a beloved Steeler, the rivers at that point will likely still be unswimmable after rainstorms.
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This day in sports history 1908 — Colin wins the Tidal Stakes at Sheepshead Bay and retires undefeated after 15 starts.
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.
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Whatever its former luxury, the boat now had cabins crammed with four-person bunks and an atmosphere thick with the scent of unwashed bodies and the steam of rations.
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Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower.
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Straight Sweatpants are the perfect bottoms since they’re lined with fleece to keep me warm and relaxed.
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The bottoms boast a subtle yet stylish wide-leg silhouette that’ll look great with everything from sneakers to heeled sandals this season and beyond.
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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