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Recent Examples of Murphy bed
For truly tight quarters, a Murphy bed folds up against the wall when not in use, freeing the entire floor for daytime activities.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The 1,966 square feet suite has two main bedrooms with one king bed in each room, a children's bedroom with bunk beds, a library that can be converted into a bedroom with a queen-size Murphy bed, and four-and-a-half bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The ground level boasts a rec room, bar, TV room, mini-gym and another bedroom, with an old-fashioned Murphy bed and a bay window.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
His office easily converts to a guest room with a Murphy bed hidden in the wall and an en suite bathroom.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The 1,966 square feet suite has two main bedrooms with one king bed in each room, a children's bedroom with bunk beds, a library that can be converted into a bedroom with a queen-size Murphy bed, and four-and-a-half bathrooms.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
The ground level boasts a rec room, bar, TV room, mini-gym and another bedroom, with an old-fashioned Murphy bed and a bay window.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2026
His office easily converts to a guest room with a Murphy bed hidden in the wall and an en suite bathroom.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for Murphy bed
Noun
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My hamster turned the curler box into a trundle bed for when her cousin sleeps over.—
Fiona Landers,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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While the underbed area is left bare to leave room for a sitting area or workspace, a secondary twin trundle bed is available to purchase to transform this unit into bunk beds.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The girl yawned, feeling the pace of her run, then stretched out on the mossy ground, which was as soft as a feather bed.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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De Hales left Basilia, gave up his shop, and sold all of his possessions, including two feather beds, and some pots and utensils worth two shillings and sixpence.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2024
Noun
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The living room room is furnished with a sofa bed and a small table, maximizing its usefulness, while a mini-split air-conditioning unit and underfloor heating system maintain a comfortable temperature.—
Adam Williams
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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For a more compact option that provides similar flexibility for lounging, consider this adjustable sofa bed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The medical examiner’s report also indicates Parker used his bunk bed as the suspension point.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Junior Suites have significantly more space, with a couch to spread out on or pull out into an additional bed, and two bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Baker sprawled across a leather couch.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The Vilòn Charming Room has a king-sized bed and a velvet sofa for hanging out on or reading your morning newspaper.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Very soon, from the sofa behind Adele, loud enough to be heard over Disney, there came a smacking of mouths and saliva.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Malala Maiwand sat on a television studio couch, pen and notebook in hand, a dark red headscarf framing her face.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 Dec. 2020
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“Murphy bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Murphy%20bed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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