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Recent Examples of cot
The shelter provides a place to stay overnight, three meals, laundry, showers, access to resources and sleeping supplies, such as a sleeping bag, cot and pillow.
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
His late father, Miguel Oceguera, emigrated from Mexico and rented a cot from a family friend in the basement downstairs in 1973.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The 16-month-old girl died April 8, 2025, from what the Medical Examiner’s Office ruled was accidental asphyxia after her head got wedged between a plastic cot and a crib’s railing.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The message was written alongside a photo of herself in a hospital cot with IV fluids.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
His late father, Miguel Oceguera, emigrated from Mexico and rented a cot from a family friend in the basement downstairs in 1973.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
The 16-month-old girl died April 8, 2025, from what the Medical Examiner’s Office ruled was accidental asphyxia after her head got wedged between a plastic cot and a crib’s railing.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The message was written alongside a photo of herself in a hospital cot with IV fluids.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cot
Noun
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The living room is adjacent and contains a large sofa, plus an entertainment center with a TV.—
Adam Williams
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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The main Compasso d’Oro was awarded to international firm Snøhetta for its Array sofa designed for MdF Italia.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility There are three ADA-accessible bungalows—two at ground level, and one overwater option.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Nine months after they were forced to flee their dream home, the family of five is crammed into a 900-square-foot, two-bedroom bungalow on Mitch’s parents’ farm where the couple had lived as newlyweds.—
Nick Bowlin,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Reusable electrostatic gloves that lift fur from clothing, couches and car seats in seconds.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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The incident began when Le's 15-year-old sister woke up on the couch to find her sister looking through her phone, according to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, per Local 10 and NBC Miami.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Noun
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At one point, Grogu builds a hut that greatly resembles Yoda’s famous Dagobah dwelling.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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According to the team, the firing shook the control hut as a long stream of flame burst from the copper engine.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Part hammock, part daybed, a luxurious platform swing makes a sumptuous spot to get lost in your favorite book.—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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The naturally slower pace can create space to carve out some time to relax with a good book (preferably in a hammock with views of the water and a frothy beverage in hand).—
Holly Corbett,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Curate a beach-house feel with a platform daybed, which functions as comfortable seating during the day and a welcoming spot to rest at night.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Double doors open onto an outdoor terrace and reveal a private plunge pool, a double daybed, and multiple seating areas, each ideally suited for enjoying a morning coffee or a late-afternoon glass of Corsican wine, overlooking the surrounding plots of lavender and olive trees.—
Rebekah Peppler,
Travel + Leisure,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The flats and houses feature a bunk room that would earn its own five-star review from the under-16 set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 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
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“Cot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cot. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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