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Recent Examples of cot
His late father, Miguel Oceguera, emigrated from Mexico and rented a cot from a family friend in the basement downstairs in 1973.
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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
Inspectors cited the restaurant after finding a cot in the restaurant’s dry storage area, along with employee items stored throughout, county documents show.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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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
Inspectors cited the restaurant after finding a cot in the restaurant’s dry storage area, along with employee items stored throughout, county documents show.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cot
Noun
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However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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And by the turn of the twenty-first century, most of those tiny bungalows had been replaced by sprawling estates—fortresses for the entertainment elite, where Oscar trophies adorned mantels and wealth guarded from disaster.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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The sprawling property has 31 rooms in the main building, plus 11 bungalows and eight barnlike cabins.—
Priyanka Mattoo,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Noun
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The fluffy black dog lounged on a dog bed near the couch in Landowski’s living room during an interview with the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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That means hiking trails threading through Parco Naturale Puez-Odle, stopping at alpine huts with their own distinct characters and reliably authentic hosts, and eating with intention.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
7 May 2026
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Inspired by Arcachon’s traditional stilted fishing huts, this signature suite has been styled by a succession of couture designers, starting with Maison Martin Margiela.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Noun
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For the best experience, take my lead and book the Éxi room for a large balcony with complete sea views and outdoor hammocks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Snag a Pawleys Island rope hammock at The Original Hammock Shop, a new pair of sandals at Pawleys Island Shoes, or a bottle of artisanal olive oil at Pawleys Island Olive Oil.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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
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The bedroom has a king bed, a daybed, an armoire, a desk, and side tables; the separate living room has a sectional sofa (with a pull-out couch), a full kitchenette, a large counter, and a private patio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At one point, there were 18 friends and family members living together (a six-bed bunk room helps to squeeze everyone in).—
Juliet Izon,
Architectural Digest,
13 May 2026
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Officials told McElroy to take a top bunk bed, the complaint says, in violation of a policy saying pregnant inmates should be assigned bottom bunks to prevent injuries and falls.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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“Cot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cot. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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