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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
C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
With over 1,000 beds, Delaney Hall is the largest detention center in the Northeast.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Remove old soil from containers and improve beds with organic matter before planting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Mystic Salon + Head Spa has four beds with a shower apparatus that goes over the customers head and drizzles water.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Level 2 trauma center would hold up to 125 beds and is slated to be built at MET Atlanta just south of I-20.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Starting out with only 20 beds, the hospital expanded to be able to treat 100 patients.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
There was a variety of larger furniture pieces on display, including sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds, as well as an assortment of décor items, including bedding, lighting, dinnerware, and more.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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
Noun
Designed to sleep three, the Legacy Elite II Twin Bed floor plan has two 75 x 30-in (191 x 76-cm) beds at the very rear of the trailer, separated by a nightstand.
—C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
With over 1,000 beds, Delaney Hall is the largest detention center in the Northeast.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Remove old soil from containers and improve beds with organic matter before planting.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
Mystic Salon + Head Spa has four beds with a shower apparatus that goes over the customers head and drizzles water.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The Level 2 trauma center would hold up to 125 beds and is slated to be built at MET Atlanta just south of I-20.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 29 May 2026
Starting out with only 20 beds, the hospital expanded to be able to treat 100 patients.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
There was a variety of larger furniture pieces on display, including sofas, dining tables, chairs, and beds, as well as an assortment of décor items, including bedding, lighting, dinnerware, and more.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Verb
The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
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
Noun
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One episode sees Yoshi trying to prove himself to his parents by selling mattresses in a tube.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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Memorial Day is a prime time for deep discounts on appliances, mattresses, outdoor furniture and summer apparel.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The cordless cleaning gadget has powerful suction that cleans hardwood floors and carpets with ease.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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The apartment has original hardwood floors, which set the stage for thoughtful modern and vintage furniture; a fiddle leaf fig tree as well as other touches of real plant life on the interior and exterior add to the garden district location to make this stay a plant lover’s haven.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Leatherman retires the winning beach each year and adds it to a hall of fame, ensuring that new beaches have a chance to claim the top spot.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Superintendent Anthony McConnell — thanked him for preparing them for the job McConnel has and the one Schroeder will assume when Lubelfeld retires June 30.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Cousteau roots his pitch in economics.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 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
Noun
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Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The dressy bottoms have belt loops, side and back pockets, and an elastic waistband.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Adding to the coquette look, Hadid's cheeky bikini bottoms were adorned with two white floral embellishments.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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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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 4 Jun. 2026.
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