as in sofa
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
find yourself a place on the couch and make yourself at home
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as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore
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Recent Examples of couch
Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 9 May 2025
To the side, facing away from the room, two women sat on a couch, disengaged from the purpose of the gathering.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 8 May 2025
Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The entire learning journey for students is couched towards ‘synthesis’ - an essential term in interdisciplinary working, and synthesis is often mentioned in discussions of creativity.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This version was created so that everyone can get that same experience on their couch.
—Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 9 May 2025
To the side, facing away from the room, two women sat on a couch, disengaged from the purpose of the gathering.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 8 May 2025
Verb
Listen to this article San Diego FC’s season is no longer being couched with qualifiers.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
The entire learning journey for students is couched towards ‘synthesis’ - an essential term in interdisciplinary working, and synthesis is often mentioned in discussions of creativity.
—Bryan Penprase, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
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We’re also drawn to the plush futon sofa ($599-$649) and the light-up ball holders ($50) that display basketballs celebrating her accomplishments on the court.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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The mantelpiece is full of photographs of deceased relatives, but one in particular stands out: the body of a little girl, propped up on a sofa with a doll.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Verb
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The witness allegedly overheard the friend say that Lanez didn’t shoot the three-time Grammy winner.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
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Read: The last thing bees need right now After a major winter die-off, the USDA usually returns its verdict by late March or early April, Downey said.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Dressed in a long coat while carrying a black purse, Turner-Smith, who shares her daughter with ex-husband Joshua Jackson, crouched to her knees as her little girl perched on her leg.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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For about a minute, the lead official, Danny Crawford, crouched and stared at the replay showing on the monitor.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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According to Packer, several high-profile alumni including rapper Common, singer K. Michelle and comedian Roy Wood, Jr. had expressed opposition as well.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Another photo showed the three huddled underneath a white duvet in a large bed.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Many were chatting with other mourners, others were praying, while some were huddling up against each other, ready to spend a rather chilly and uncomfortable night outdoors.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The first set was tied 10 times before the Saints finally put it away 25-21 on a Pabarcus kill.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Some of their suggestions for revamping vaccines would also put Americans at unnecessary risk: Asking certain American jurisdictions to delay childhood vaccinations, or perhaps even skip certain shots, could leave entire communities more vulnerable to disease.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Netanyahu even had a document prepared, phrased as if Bar had written it, for the agency chief to sign.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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Include how to phrase these questions tactfully and what responses might indicate a poor fit.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Could the Ravens have worded Tucker’s release differently?—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
8 May 2025
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Many experienced screen lags and error messages, struggled to finish and save essays and complained of multiple-choice questions that were worded improperly and included typos.—
Jenny Jarvie,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2025
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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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