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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 naps
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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The farmer who does farm tomatoes, and leased that field from Tibbitts, however, is leery of making beds for his tomatoes in October after water covered the soil for more than a month.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
It is measured in hospital beds, patient outcomes, and the days lost to outdated systems.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Contest categories distinguish between quilts made for beds, walls and laps and those quilted by hand or by machine, among other techniques and qualifications.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Where to stay A block from the river in the village of Daisen is Hotel Itadaki, a modern apartment-hotel with two spacious suites, each with two beds (though not two bedrooms).
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Rocksalt has four boutique rooms, each different in design but all with original antique beds, flat screen televisions and wet rooms.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
But late summer and fall offer an opportunity to better regulate the moisture level in garden beds and containers.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
Wallpaper is one of the most low-lift ways to make a room feel instantly cozy, like something out of a fictional bed-and-breakfast inn with four-poster beds.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
The farmer who does farm tomatoes, and leased that field from Tibbitts, however, is leery of making beds for his tomatoes in October after water covered the soil for more than a month.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2025
It is measured in hospital beds, patient outcomes, and the days lost to outdated systems.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Great for multi-cat households, this cat tree has three beds at the top, scratching posts throughout, three hammocks built in and multiple hiding spots.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Contest categories distinguish between quilts made for beds, walls and laps and those quilted by hand or by machine, among other techniques and qualifications.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 26 Aug. 2025
Where to stay A block from the river in the village of Daisen is Hotel Itadaki, a modern apartment-hotel with two spacious suites, each with two beds (though not two bedrooms).
—Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
Rocksalt has four boutique rooms, each different in design but all with original antique beds, flat screen televisions and wet rooms.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beds
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Men sleeping head-to-toe on a crowded floor, exhausted detainees blocking out fluorescent lights with face masks, and dozens of people using cardboard boxes as mattresses.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Inside, 88 unique rooms with vintage furnishings and original art whisk guests back in time—with the addition of modern comforts like plush mattresses and crisp linens, of course.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X that strikes damaged the Cabinet of Ministers building, resulting in a fire breaking out on the upper floors.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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Whether using a regular mop and bucket, spray mop, or a spin mop, too much mopping can wear down the seal on your floors or oversaturate them with water.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The downstairs bedroom is fitted with double bunks, with the mini climbing wall mentioned providing access to the top bunk, which is similar to Konpak Tiny Homes' Funhouse.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 100 rooms range from standard doubles to suites and group-friendly bunks for up to eight.—
Jen Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My top picks of the versatile bottoms can be worn from the airplane to running errands to hot yoga, and the best part?—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Everlane The Easy Pant Shoppers have compared the feel of these trousers to pajamas — the bottoms are that comfortable.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Known for his larger-than-life personality – and the even bigger mascot heads he’s worn – Corso retires as one of the pioneers of football television.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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