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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 sleep
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
Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
The family worked tirelessly over the next 24 hours to relocate their wedding to the ICU so the parents could tie the knot next to their son's hospital bed on June 14.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 June 2025
For the perfect bedroom refresh, take a peek at the most popular bedding trends set to be everywhere this summer.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
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Noun
The bed surface is breathable and easy to clean, according to the reviews.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 4 July 2025
The family worked tirelessly over the next 24 hours to relocate their wedding to the ICU so the parents could tie the knot next to their son's hospital bed on June 14.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
Verb
Ensuring a good night’s sleep is hard enough without night sweats or uncomfortable bedding keeping you up.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 23 June 2025
For the perfect bedroom refresh, take a peek at the most popular bedding trends set to be everywhere this summer.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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The pink garment, designed like a nightgown, was adorned with a monstrous bow and a puffy hemline, reminiscent of a comforter tucked under a mattress.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Some our our favorite mattress brands are only available online.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
28 June 2025
Noun
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That'll create space for other players on the floor.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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However, Williamson stood out early in the 2018-19 season and was the unanimous national player of the year after averaging 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game and shooting 68% from the floor.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Advertisement Not all foods, of course, are linked to nightmares and sleep disruption, and some may even support better sleep.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
1 July 2025
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These features help reduce eye strain and support better sleep, empowering gamers to spend more time in front of their screens without discomfort.—
George Toh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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For Gen Z, that might mean skipping the $28 lunch today—and retiring with $800,000 tomorrow.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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Rucker played his entire nine-season NFL career with the Panthers before retiring in 2008.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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United has reportedly lodged more than one offer to sign Mbuemo with the latest reporting stating a bid of over $70m was made.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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According to the Better Business Bureau, 98 complaints have been lodged against Wheel Blockers in the past three years.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Squeezing in together on a cozy-looking couch, RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook smiled while greeting ARMY as a unified group for the first time in years.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
1 July 2025
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The mega retailer's annual shopping event for Prime members offers steep discounts on everything from robot vacuums and Amazon devices to mattresses and couches.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The other is a special racket bag that features his signature logo at the bottom and icons for milestones in his career.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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But the Mets answered in the bottom of the fifth, rattling off four consecutive one-out singles, including one by Starling Marte that soared over center fielder Trent Grisham’s head to load the bases.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Pair them with the Cozy Earth bamboo pajamas for a luxuriously cool slumber.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
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Each room is also equipped with a fireplace, and the beds made with 400-thread count Frette sheets for the most luxurious slumber.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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