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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sleeps
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026 -
Each of the three tree houses sleeps between one and five guests and comes with a slate of creature comforts, including hot showers, full kitchens, fireplaces, Wi-Fi, rooftop decks, and private outdoor firepits.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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“Copulates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/copulates. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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