couch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of couchnext
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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verb

ˈkau̇ch How to pronounce couch (audio)
1
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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2
as in to crouch
to lie low with the limbs close to the body I couched behind the partition so as to avoid an awkward situation with my ex

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Recent Examples of couch
Noun
Local garage sales are often brimming with unique accent tables that are perfect for bookending a couch. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 In the living room, a large Gee’s Bend quilt hangs over the couch. — Genevieve Walker, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026
Verb
Another helpful exercise, McCoy says, is to couch potentially thorny or negative interactions in the context of an overall positive situation. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Kocurek’s praise wasn’t couched, however. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for couch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
  1. sofa
  2. say
  3. crouch
  4. express
  5. huddle
  6. put
  7. phrase
  8. word
Noun
  • Check out design and style expert Phoebe Howard's guide to arranging sofa pillows.
    — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • Rooms have a residential ease; even the smallest ones have a sofa and desk beside the picture windows (some face the lake, but even the city view rooms offer good looks at the surrounding buildings).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of sofa
Verb
  • By applying sunscreen before heading outdoors, reapplying throughout the day and pairing it with other forms of sun protection, Mercer said people can reduce their risk of sunburn, premature skin aging and skin cancer.
    — Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • Abbott said last year’s disaster reshaped how the state responds to floods.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • Muchová went up 3-1 early with a crouching forehand volley that just plopped inside the court, prompting applause from Gauff and a disbelieving shake of the head from Muchová.
    — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • Johansen, sporting an all-black outfit, crouches down next to him and sweetly rests her head on his shoulder.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Definition of crouch
Verb
  • The committee has also expressed interest in questioning acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, whose nomination to permanently lead the Justice Department is pending before the Senate.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 July 2026
  • For me, therapy and writing have become healthy ways to express my feelings instead of keeping them bottled up inside.
    — Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • Locals have spotted groups of people in Korea jerseys huddled together, trying to decide what to order at In-N-Out.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • The two men later huddled, in an encounter that hasn’t previously been reported.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of huddle
Verb
  • In his fifth-inning at-bat, Stephenson was on the other side of two successful challenges by Rutschman that put him down 1-2 in the count instead of up 3-0.
    — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • Go on, put the 131-cube (2,147 cc) monster engine into that one.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • The research team also found troubling racial disparities when officers used language reserved for serious suspicions — like phrasing implying commands or accusations — when the reason for the stop was relatively minor.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • One onboarding step was phrased so oddly that two teams interpreted it in opposite ways.
    — Michael Goshka, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of phrase
Verb
  • Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Subtle elements, such as how profiles are presented, how events are curated or even how notifications are worded, contribute to this.
    — Gideon Kimbrell, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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