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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
Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
At the end of the Biden administration, ICE had funding for 41,500 beds.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
If this biomarker test becomes the standard of care, McDonald said more babies would need less intervention, free up NICU beds and have better outcomes.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
To create the most impactful small flower bed, pinpoint a few key areas in your front yard and plant clusters of perennials rather than attempting to fill entire garden beds, says Janney.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
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
Across the rooms and suites, four-poster beds, open fireplaces, and signature freestanding copper roll-top baths are signature additions.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026
Many reviewers note that the larger fit is best for their beds, but the standard fit is great for those who prefer a cleaner look without excess fabric.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Slightly larger are the Seahorse Suites, at 258 square feet, which have beds that face the windows, walk-in closets, and a double-basin bath.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
At the end of the Biden administration, ICE had funding for 41,500 beds.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
If this biomarker test becomes the standard of care, McDonald said more babies would need less intervention, free up NICU beds and have better outcomes.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
To create the most impactful small flower bed, pinpoint a few key areas in your front yard and plant clusters of perennials rather than attempting to fill entire garden beds, says Janney.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Pop on the pet power brush for tackling smaller surface areas prone to pet hair buildup, like couches, armchairs, pet beds, and carpeted stairs.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
The city reached a settlement with the nonprofit LA Alliance in 2022, agreeing to create 12,915 homeless shelter beds or other housing opportunities, while also clearing thousands of encampments.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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This approach disguises the fact that your primary bedroom has two mattresses in it, while bringing in a dash of luxury.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Saatva may be known for their mattresses, but don’t overlook the brand’s percale bedding suited for a cool night’s rest.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Feb. 2026
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Officials outlined a Preferential Trade Zone with price floors intended to stabilize markets battered by oversupply and price suppression.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel offers accessible parking onsite, and upper floors are all accessible via elevator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dunleavy, now the general manager of the Golden State Warriors, is trying to figure out a way to acquire Antetokounmpo, now in his 13th NBA season, and pair him with superstar Stephen Curry for one more push at an NBA championship before Curry retires.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Golden State’s future picks could be extra attractive to Milwaukee if the Bucks expect the Warriors to fall off when Curry, who turns 38 in March, eventually retires.—
Michael Nowels,
Mercury News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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Elsewhere, the children’s bunkroom pairs two built-in bunks with two captain’s beds tucked in their own alcoves.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Even as water started seeping into the cabins scattered along the riverbank, Edward Eastland insisted the campers stay put and climb to the top bunks, the lawsuit says.—
Hayley Walker,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, Martha Stewart gave the trending bottoms her stamp of approval, too.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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For his brand, bottoms continue to be extremely strong sellers, along with shirt jackets and sweaters as well as corduroy and flannel shirts, many in pop colors.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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