as in sleeps
to engage in sexual intercourse
the time of year when deer in the wild are likely to copulate
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The cottage sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms, each outfitted with a queen bed and supported by three full bathrooms.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026 -
All told, the house sleeps five across two king-bed suites, each with its own open-air ensuite and private terrace, and a mezzanine loft that doubles as an extra sleeping nook.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Copulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copulates. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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