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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 retire
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
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Dust Bunny is the story of a young girl who asks Mikkelsen's character, a hit man, to take care of a monster under her bed.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Then keep scrolling to shop more popular bedding at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Travis Kelce is getting into bed with a new investment.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Jan. 2026
Dust Bunny is the story of a young girl who asks Mikkelsen's character, a hit man, to take care of a monster under her bed.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
The facility will serve only as a temporary warming location; no bedding or food will be provided, according to the city.
—Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
Then keep scrolling to shop more popular bedding at Amazon.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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Moss-colored chaise longues in the living area, piled with pillows and wool blankets, are perfectly positioned to take in the view, as are the four-poster beds with wool-blend mattresses and willowy gauzy curtains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Less than two weeks after releasing Printer’s Devil, the COVID-19 lockdown began; the barely used tour backdrop still hangs over a mattress soundproofing their drum kit.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Walking the floors of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year felt less like attending a technology exhibition and more like witnessing the early formation of a new industrial era.—
Phil Kafarakis,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The couple say the constant anxiety and weeks indoors have taken a toll, affecting their sleep and their health.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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These shows are often sponsored by sleep, weight loss, hydration and supplement companies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Two of her fellow teacher-in-space contenders - both retired now - attended a memorial ceremony last week as the families of the astronauts gathered back at the launch site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Adam Wainwright played for Team USA in the final year of his career in 2023, and Clayton Kershaw will play for America this year despite retiring after last season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The settlement agreement, lodged in Los Angeles federal court, says the DOJ will no longer seek access to minors’ most sensitive unmodified medical records at CHLA — including mental health treatment notes, prescribing information and other personal details related to gender-affirming care.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The previously slumping Geekie scored two goals, including the game-winner late in the third period, a shot that was hammered so hard that no one saw the puck go in the net, until Geekie raced down and pointed to where the puck was lodged.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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There are worse things to do than curl up on the couch with a good movie, a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa or tea, and perhaps someone to share it all with.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The company highlights everyday scenarios such as locating keys stuck between couch cushions or finding a wallet before leaving home.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Jan. 2026
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Early in the conversation, Louis Walsh's hand moves from across the top of the couch behind Mel B to her bottom.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Black shimmering sequins featured around the neckline and at the cuffs of the sleeves and at the bottom of the top, as well.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Science has much more to learn about the relationships between napping and health in older adulthood, when daytime napping becomes more common.—
Jennifer Klump,
Verywell Health,
11 Nov. 2025
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From a dog's busy napping schedule while the owner is at work to a cat and canine's vastly different reactions to meeting and all the best canine costumes at the Halloween parade, it's been a spirited week in the pet world.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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