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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
Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Plush queen- or king-size beds are outfitted with Parachute Home bed linens (and complemented by Parachute bath towels).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This is also a good time to clear the debris from your garden beds and edging.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
And even as officials have expanded shelter capacity, federal data shows far fewer shelter beds available than people experiencing homelessness, leaving a significant share of unhoused residents without adequate access to shelter.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The existing Good Samaritan Medical Center, which is licensed for 333 beds, was built in 1920 and is part of Palm Beach Health Network, which includes Tenet’s seven hospitals in Palm Beach County.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Advocates say more beds and better coordination between organizations are needed to protect vulnerable people.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Here are the best low-maintenance flowers for your garden beds or containers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
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
Participants slept in their own beds for two weeks before the intervention and four weeks after.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Plush queen- or king-size beds are outfitted with Parachute Home bed linens (and complemented by Parachute bath towels).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
This is also a good time to clear the debris from your garden beds and edging.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
And even as officials have expanded shelter capacity, federal data shows far fewer shelter beds available than people experiencing homelessness, leaving a significant share of unhoused residents without adequate access to shelter.
—Jeffrey Kopp,kate Rogers, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
The existing Good Samaritan Medical Center, which is licensed for 333 beds, was built in 1920 and is part of Palm Beach Health Network, which includes Tenet’s seven hospitals in Palm Beach County.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Feb. 2026
Advocates say more beds and better coordination between organizations are needed to protect vulnerable people.
—Mark Reynolds, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Here are the best low-maintenance flowers for your garden beds or containers.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
From a minimalist metal frame to a toddler-worthy reading nook, the best lofted beds ensure your room can serve as so much more than just a place to sleep.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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Plans include transitioning to eco-conscious mattresses and bedding, sourcing in-room products—such as soaps and linens—from local makers and sustainable brands, and working with specialist landscapers to preserve native plants and reduce water use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Roll’s memory foam reportedly has a high SAG factor and rebounds quickly, similar to premium mattresses.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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Accessibility The property is ADA-friendly, with accessible pathways throughout the hotel and elevator access connecting all six floors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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There’s something so pleasing about smooth, streak-free floors—and the good news is, achieving them doesn’t have to take over your schedule.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
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Lessentine leads off the inning hitting two Bruins in a row, but the Aggies defense retires three straight.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Everyone shakes hands when a match ends and then retires to the bar, where the winners are supposed to buy the losers a beer.—
Dave Altimari,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 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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For Pritchard, whose Stanford roots date back to 2005, the chance to return as head coach was both emotional and deeply personal.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
3 Dec. 2025
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For families Rooms can be linked, with bunks perfect for older kids and large spaces ideal for cots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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On tour, Weir’s exercise gear, including resistance ropes, took up so much space in the bus that others on the tour had to stash their luggage in their own bunks.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2026
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The sleek-looking, wide-leg bottoms are easy to throw on and go, and they are made from a buttery-soft knit that will keep me as comfortable as possible during all my travels.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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Sofia Vergara wore nothing but a pair of ultra-cheeky black bikini bottoms while sunbathing in Miami on Friday morning.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 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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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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Their moves come against the backdrop of a competitive primary fight for the Senate in 2026, as Paxton lodges a conservative challenge against the incumbent.—
Julia Mueller,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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