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as in retired
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 embedded
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 bedded
Prior to that, Blue also claimed to have bedded 1,057 men in the span of 12 hours.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
At the back, Dominic Hyam is another signing from that window who has bedded in quickly.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Capable of spraying, towing, lifting via a CAT 1 3-point system, and hauling, the Max is built to handle tough terrain and heavy loads across orchards, bedded and row crops, and beyond.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The buck stayed bedded in the field for 30 minutes, then rose and took a few steps.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Then, going for those who are bedded into a club and therefore more likely to play.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
At the back, Dominic Hyam is another signing from that window who has bedded in quickly.
—Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Capable of spraying, towing, lifting via a CAT 1 3-point system, and hauling, the Max is built to handle tough terrain and heavy loads across orchards, bedded and row crops, and beyond.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
Enjoy twin- or double-bedded Superior Cabins, or go for the ultimate with a gigantic Han Dynasty Suite.
—Eleanor Flagler Hardy, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The buck stayed bedded in the field for 30 minutes, then rose and took a few steps.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
Then, going for those who are bedded into a club and therefore more likely to play.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedded
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Plus Yosh Nijman, Ekwonu’s backup and the Panthers’ swing tackle, suddenly retired earlier this month — flinging the Panthers’ offensive line plan into even narrower straits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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County records show communication between most of these employees, some now retired, concerning the Esparto fireworks site.—
Joe Rubin,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Both members of the duo were deeply embedded in that peace-loving faith from the late ’60s forward.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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Innovations are incremental, embedded in larger systems.—
Ugo Troiano,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Thomas pulled a hoodie over his head and slept most of the shift, her lawyer said.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Nobody slept, one participant recalled.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Boko Haram is more locally rooted, identifying with Nigeria’s pre-colonial history, and ISWAP is more transnational.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Everything’s handmade, locally rooted, and built to last—souvenirs with soul.—
Jessica Binns,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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After the Heat settled itself, Durant nailed two threes, the second of which moved him past Michael Jordan into fifth on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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After Hall converted a loose ball off a Kahlina miscue in the 81st — the goalkeeper’s one blemish in an otherwise commanding night — Goodwin settled things with a second goal in stoppage time.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, Ronnie Reese, Johnson’s first press secretary, kept his job for months after harassment allegations were lodged against him by female subordinates.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Three performances in particular — one at Liverpool, one at Manchester City, one at Leeds — are lodged in the mind.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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At the time, prosecutors said the two guards shopped online, took breaks, and napped instead of checking Epstein’s cell every 30 minutes as required.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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A couple napped under a striped umbrella.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Teammate Jayson Tatum, who turned in a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the win, ranks ninth in Celtics history with 13,908 points.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kirkmeyer turned in the boxes of petitions to the Colorado Secretary of State on Monday.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Bedded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedded. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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