1
as in retiring
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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2
as in lodging
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 bedding
Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Cozy Earth Soft Woven Long Sleeve Pajama Set Loungewear, bedding, and more are up to 50 percent off during Cozy Earth’s Last Chance Sale, but popular picks are selling out fast.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
After a disastrous attempt at bedding Minde’s ex-girlfriend Edita (Vaidilė Juozaitytė), our flat-top sporting hero with a crooked smile meets Monika (Digna Kulionytė), an ambitious, studious beauty from the middle-class area of town.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Like most bedding, there is rarely a one-size-fits-all option.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Cozy Earth Soft Woven Long Sleeve Pajama Set Loungewear, bedding, and more are up to 50 percent off during Cozy Earth’s Last Chance Sale, but popular picks are selling out fast.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
Enhance your sleep with Wayfair bedding that’ll keep you comfortable all night long.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025
After a disastrous attempt at bedding Minde’s ex-girlfriend Edita (Vaidilė Juozaitytė), our flat-top sporting hero with a crooked smile meets Monika (Digna Kulionytė), an ambitious, studious beauty from the middle-class area of town.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedding
Verb
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Leaders like former American Express CEO Ken Chenault and retiring Partnership for New York City CEO, Kathryn Wylde come to mind.—
Sally Susman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sonya Evans stays in District 4 Sonya Evans, a former Blue Valley School District parent, made the jump to district leadership in 2023 when she was tapped to replace a retiring Kaety Bowers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Le Massif offers a wide range of lodging options.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is also a free shuttle that operates on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the summer months, with stops at shops, restaurants, and lodging throughout town.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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The campaign reprises and expands the concept of the collection’s look book images unveiled earlier this year, which saw Michele’s tribe pictured on a bed, mainly sleeping but also occasionally playing the guitar, doing a crossword puzzle, taking selfies or having a snack.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite vacationing on a luxury yacht, Bronwyn spent the night sleeping on a pool chair on the deck rather than spending the night having to share a bed with Britani.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Take 4- to 6-inch cuttings from green, not woody, growth, dip the ends in rooting hormone, and root them in water or soil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Apply rooting hormone powder to the wound, then use wire to anchor the wounded section of the shoot in the trench.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another viral video that racked up millions of views in September, meanwhile, revealed how a puppy had taken to napping in the tightest of spots.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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The entertainment and culture brands that will thrive in the next decade will be those that go beyond the checkbox — embedding belonging into every stage of creation, every decision and every team.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Before Dred Scott The role of the Supreme Court in legitimizing slavery and embedding the narrative of racial hierarchy in the legal system long predated Dred Scott and continued long afterward.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Bedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedding. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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