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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
Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Jail North previously had 72 beds for teenagers, but Baker wrote in his email that up to 350 federal detainees would eventually be held there.
—Julia Coin
june 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
The two beds together are aimed at sleeping a family of four.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The 1,600 square-foot Southlake Town Square space, with its 10 service beds, is the eighth store in Texas and the 80th in the nation.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
With over 1,000 beds, Delaney Hall is the largest detention center in the Northeast.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Remove old soil from containers and improve beds with organic matter before planting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
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
Noun
The beds, four to a room, were made from steel slats on a wooden frame.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Fire Station One Furniture maker Txtur teamed with Old School Partners to transform this Georgian Revival-style, 1907 firehouse into a seven-room hotel and showroom where guests can purchase the sofas, beds, art, and other decor.
—Julekha Dash, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Jail North previously had 72 beds for teenagers, but Baker wrote in his email that up to 350 federal detainees would eventually be held there.
—Julia Coin
june 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
The two beds together are aimed at sleeping a family of four.
—New Atlas, 5 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The 1,600 square-foot Southlake Town Square space, with its 10 service beds, is the eighth store in Texas and the 80th in the nation.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
With over 1,000 beds, Delaney Hall is the largest detention center in the Northeast.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Remove old soil from containers and improve beds with organic matter before planting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Verb
The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
—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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The mattresses are not included.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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The mattresses, by Keetsa, are made of custom organic cotton.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The one that struck Elena’s building caused damage to multiple floors but no serious casualties.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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The home was built with Flemish bond brickwork and slate roofing and has its original millwork, hardwood floors, formal entertaining spaces and eight fireplaces, according to the listing.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Social Security's trust fund helps cover the gap between the program's income and benefit obligations, which have outpaced revenue as the baby boom generation retires and the number of beneficiaries grows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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If a star player, like a LeBron James or a Steph Curry, retires, could such a player be next in line for a Tom Brady-like TV deal with a limited schedule that includes the biggest event on the NBA calendar?—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The breathable, relaxed-fitting bottoms are substantial enough to wear on the plane and work just as well over a bathing suit on the beach or with a pair of sneakers for a day of sightseeing.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Fashion girls make a strong case for contrasting the athletic bottoms with feminine tops and shoes, and the same approach works here.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
6 June 2026
Verb
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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