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as in mattress
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 sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I always brush my teeth and floss before going to bed
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as in to sleep
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 to lodge
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 bed
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The fabrics are part of a program where Royo sources old bed linens from Spanish hotels and recycles them in its own recycling plant.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Schrager’s signature moves turns his hotels into lifestyle brands, and here nearly everything in the room—from bedding to throws and fragrances—can be purchased through EDITION’s online shop.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Set of 4 Wavy Edge Mini Berry Bowls Scalloped details aren’t just for candles and bed linens; this four-pack of berry baskets brings the delicate design element into the kitchen, too.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The fabrics are part of a program where Royo sources old bed linens from Spanish hotels and recycles them in its own recycling plant.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Djerf Avenue sells blazers, button-downs, pajamas, and even bedding at relatively affordable price points (a cardigan goes for $115), aiming to be accessible to Djerf’s young followers.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
One of Schrager’s signature moves turns his hotels into lifestyle brands, and here nearly everything in the room—from bedding to throws and fragrances—can be purchased through EDITION’s online shop.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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Inside, 88 unique rooms with vintage furnishings and original art whisk guests back in time—with the addition of modern comforts like plush mattresses and crisp linens, of course.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Brooklyn Bedding Brooklyn Bedding—a cooling mattress Brooklyn Bedding’s Copperflex Pro is an ideal choice for anyone interested in a cooler, cleaner sleep.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath, Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko recorded a video message from the building’s shattered upper floors.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Foot traffic, eating, and the little messes of daily life leave the floors in these spaces dirtier than in other areas of the home.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Aura’s platform tracks behavioral patterns such as sleep and focus, flags mental health risks including self-harm or suicidal ideation, and gives parents visibility into kids’ social media, gaming, and AI chat activity.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Changes in behavior such as refusing to go to school and body cues like headaches, sleep or appetite changes can also be a signal to investigate, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Maxwell pitched a scoreless, and then Connor Phillips, a relative veteran with 18 big-league appearances on his resume, worked around a walk to retire the top of the Padres’ order and earned the win following Tyler Stephenson’s homer.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Rutherford, who retired in 2021 but previously worked with Barth on certain programs, said Barth’s expertise was particularly useful in dealing with challenges that most people don’t fully consider.—
Nathan Ansell,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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In February, Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an arrest detainer requesting local authorities notify ICE before Cucol-Bol is released, the agency told CNN.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The quickening of time will soon expose a partial, temporary truth, lodged within my grandmother’s premonition.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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But the name on the bottom of the letter didn’t belong to a law firm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Marlins scored three runs in the bottom of the ninth.—
Steve Gorten,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The cards show your heart has been waking back up from a deep and somber slumber to finally roar more loudly than ever in July.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers’ offense didn’t stir from its slumber once Gallen gave way to the bullpen.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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