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as in mattresses
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 retires
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 roots
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 beds
R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
The cool-season annual is a repeat bloomer from spring until fall and is often used to fill in and add color to beds.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The six-story building will replace the coalition’s Center for Women and Families, nearly doubling its capacity with 112 new beds with a mix of apartment-style and bridge-housing units for those awaiting affordable housing.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Victoria Beckam says that her kids manifest and keep crystals by their beds.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Sweet alyssum is a low-growing annual perfect for tucking beneath tall plants like tomato or lining the edges of planting beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Some photos show cramped cabins with small windows and beds that can sleep two to four people.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Right now, there are so many PetSmart plush dog beds on sale, including loads of shapes, sizes, and patterns to keep your pet comfortable and suit your space.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.
—Ryan Yamamoto, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Beds that are completely mixed won’t have the impact that beds of one or two or three complementary colors will have.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2026
The cool-season annual is a repeat bloomer from spring until fall and is often used to fill in and add color to beds.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026
The six-story building will replace the coalition’s Center for Women and Families, nearly doubling its capacity with 112 new beds with a mix of apartment-style and bridge-housing units for those awaiting affordable housing.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
The 72 guest rooms have cozy beds, soft towels, and squeaky-clean bathrooms.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Victoria Beckam says that her kids manifest and keep crystals by their beds.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Sweet alyssum is a low-growing annual perfect for tucking beneath tall plants like tomato or lining the edges of planting beds.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Some photos show cramped cabins with small windows and beds that can sleep two to four people.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 9 May 2026
Right now, there are so many PetSmart plush dog beds on sale, including loads of shapes, sizes, and patterns to keep your pet comfortable and suit your space.
—Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Verb
His lyrics detail a process of active healing, gesturing at a contentedness that beds in as your 20 begin to wane.
—Liam Inscoe-Jones, Pitchfork, 5 Mar. 2026
But Friedenbach does credit the mayor's approach to drug treatment, calling the expansion of treatment beds a positive step, including the opening of five hundred new shelter and recovery beds specifically designed to help people get essential drug treatment.
—Ryan Yamamoto, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Bedsure Teddy Fleece Throw Blanket Give sofas or beds a cozy upgrade with this teddy fleece throw blanket that's available in a slew of colors, including festive hues like red and olive green.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2025
Beds that are completely mixed won’t have the impact that beds of one or two or three complementary colors will have.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beds
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Instead of billet housing, Castaneda and his teammates bounced around from one Airbnb to the next, sleeping on couches, pull-out mattresses or the kitchen floor.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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In-room decor is sleek with neutral tones and cloud-like mattresses.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Downtown, where three of Water Tower Place’s eight retail floors sit nearly vacant on Michigan Avenue, the vertical mall recently announced a $170 redevelopment project, which will transition Floors 4 through 8 into office space.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Your sore muscles will appreciate a soaking tub and heated floors.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Awarded to a relief pitcher who enters with the lead, retires at least one batter, and does not relinquish the lead.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Hummel also is a candidate to someday replace Bill Raftery on CBS’ lead college basketball announcing team if Raftery ever retires.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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This is a high-spirited opening for curious neighbors and travelers alike, with a mischievous sense of fun that firmly roots guests in their destination.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Many rooms have bunks for families, and the lodge has a fleet of cabins too.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Eco-Tents sleep two; Family Eco-Tents include extra space with twin bunks in addition to the queen bed and sleep four people.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Landau also recommended this pair for its grippy bottoms and elevated heel, which can relieve foot pressure.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Place 1 cheese slice on 1 patty; cook until bottoms are well browned and cheese is melted, about 30 seconds.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
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While Xugana was one of the first Delta lodges to open in 1974 as part of the Desert & Delta portfolio, in 2025, the property unveiled a complete rebuild.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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In addition, through diplomatic channels in both Beijing and Tokyo, Japan lodges strong representations and protests, stating that maritime and scientific surveys conducted in our EEZ without Japan's consent are unacceptable and must be immediately stopped.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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