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
Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Measuring 18 by 40 by 18 inches, the ottoman can withstand up to 250 pounds for extra seating and plenty of space for extra throw blankets, pillows, seasonal bedding, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
When someone in your household has the sniffles, Rapinchuk recommends washing your bedding more often and switching out pillowcases nightly.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Essential supplies for a new puppy include a crate, bedding, food, a collar, and chew toys.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Measuring 18 by 40 by 18 inches, the ottoman can withstand up to 250 pounds for extra seating and plenty of space for extra throw blankets, pillows, seasonal bedding, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Children 11 and under can share their parents' room using existing bedding for free, with extra beds for an additional charge; cribs, strollers, car seats, and high chairs are all available.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
When someone in your household has the sniffles, Rapinchuk recommends washing your bedding more often and switching out pillowcases nightly.
—Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bedding
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Last month, the board approved a one-time retirement incentive agreement with the Naperville Unit Education Association, the district’s teachers union, in which eligible staff could receive full retirement insurance benefits for retiring this year without meeting previous notification requirements.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Walton has also wound down his involvement in Walmart, retiring from a 23-year stint as chairman in 2015 and leaving the company’s board in 2024.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Repeatedly named one of the South’s best resorts, Sea Island has a couple of lodging options across the Golden Isles, but The Cloister is the heart of the brand’s hospitality offerings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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There is lodging at the base, but the atmosphere skews practical rather than aspirational.—
Caroline Tell,
CNN Money,
25 Feb. 2026
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Some common behaviors to look out for include sleep changes, like getting very little sleep, or alternatively sleeping or hibernating more than usual, says Guilbault.—
Staff Author,
Parents,
9 Mar. 2026
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An analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine indicated that sleeping for less than seven hours a night increases the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and depression.—
Veronica Cristino,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Democrats also don’t want to be seen as rooting against the US military, nor for a long war that ties up US troops in Iran for months if not years.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Williams was wearing a pink sweater on the front row and rooting White on at every turn.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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The loose, wide-leg cut is chic enough to wear around the Airbnb and relaxed enough to fall asleep in, while the easy pull-on style makes the transition from all-day exploring to pre-dinner napping seamless.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yan’s research trajectory has centered on this idea of embedding intelligence directly into materials.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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TowneBank TowneBank is known for embedding community values into its corporate culture, emphasizing integrity, engagement and long-term development for employees.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Bedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedding. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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