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
Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Rather than waiting until spring to incorporate vibrant colors and fun patterns into your space, head to Wayfair’s new storefront, which encourages adding those playful elements in the form of throw pillows, bedding, lighting, and area rugs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, one of the world’s most famous groundhogs shares my same name and lives in a luxurious den (that’s the animal’s preferred hole with leaves and sticks for bedding) in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Cleaning your bedding regularly is essential for keeping dust mites at bay.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Rather than waiting until spring to incorporate vibrant colors and fun patterns into your space, head to Wayfair’s new storefront, which encourages adding those playful elements in the form of throw pillows, bedding, lighting, and area rugs.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
Look for a structure that protects from the elements, with straw bedding and fresh, unfrozen water.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Of course, one of the world’s most famous groundhogs shares my same name and lives in a luxurious den (that’s the animal’s preferred hole with leaves and sticks for bedding) in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedding
Verb
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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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After retiring as an official, Kortz met frequently with friends and fellow sports enthusiasts, including at the McDonald’s restaurant at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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But teams are free to secure their own training sites and lodging facilities and some already have.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Interviews with lodging operators, industry groups and travel consultants describe a system where constant price-cutting and opaque policies are eroding profitability, even as demand rebounds.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Choose a deluxe cabin for the full crew, which comes with either two queen beds or a queen bed and a pull-out sofa, sleeping up to four people.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Making sure your kids are tucked in and sleeping is one of the best feelings as a parent, even when things didn’t go right during the day.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Asking for a good old-fashioned rooting interest.—
Greg Cote
January 23,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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The team everyone will be watching and the vast majority rooting against.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Outside a tent, Dunk is told, by two of the show’s jaded yet cheerful prostitutes, that Ser Manfred is busy napping.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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The low, boxy silhouette is ripe for secret-sharing or cat-napping.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2026
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Each company leveraged demonstration, cultural expertise, and personal networks, embedding women at multiple points in the value chain, and on an international scale over time.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Supporters of the charter amendment argue that embedding audit requirements in the city charter would ensure long-term accountability.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Bedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedding. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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