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
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Pokémon Go got millions off the couch in pursuit of Snorlax.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
His findings, however, were couched in rather obscure language and struggled to find an audience.
—Richard Jensen, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But when Imogen goes upstairs, Victoria is passed out drunk on the couch.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 June 2025
Pokémon Go got millions off the couch in pursuit of Snorlax.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
Verb
Much of the office’s 108-page report was couched in careful legal language.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
His findings, however, were couched in rather obscure language and struggled to find an audience.
—Richard Jensen, Scientific American, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
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Berry moved to settle on the sofa opposite Bush Hager and clasped hands with her partner.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Another victim was also found dead at the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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With basketball continuing to expand globally—and with young players—Lee says that upcoming athletes gaining more notoriety could be the future of sports branding.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Over the years, there’s been some confusion about the value of crouching down like a baseball catcher to limit your own height.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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In the video, the Princess of Wales is first seen crouching down beside a field of purple flowers.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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Trump, for his part, has expressed admiration for Musk while also signaling the limits of their working relationship.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In the background, bystanders can be seen huddled over someone on the ground.—
Lauren Penington,
Oc Register,
1 June 2025
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While huddled in the trailer with his band, the 25-year-old listened closely for flat notes, rhythmic mishaps, conducting the group like an orchestra leader before his big showcase.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Trump was given 10 days to put the injunction into effect, per the order accompanying the ruling.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Not to be overlooked, the move puts Airbnb in business with the largest concert promoter and live entertainment company in the world.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 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 12 Jun. 2025.
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