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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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Use it as a couch, a single bed, or pull out the second trundle bed to make room for guests.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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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
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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Accessed by double-glass doors, it's arranged around a central living room with the sofa bed mentioned.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
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The Windwardside property features 18 junior suites with one queen bed, six junior suites with two twin beds, and three one-bedroom suites with a king bed and sofa bed.—
Hayley Domin,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 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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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The most difficult piece to get just right was the sofa, a gray velvet tightback design that’s over eight feet long.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
7 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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