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
Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
The mega retailer's annual shopping event for Prime members offers steep discounts on everything from robot vacuums and Amazon devices to mattresses and couches.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Though nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults describe themselves as Christian, NAR leaders frequently couch their struggle for political domination in similar terms, as waging battle against the currents of larger society.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Noun
The track’s music video, directed by Fiona Jane Burgess, finds bandleader Ellie Rowsell lounging on a couch that moves across town.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
The mega retailer's annual shopping event for Prime members offers steep discounts on everything from robot vacuums and Amazon devices to mattresses and couches.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
Verb
Asian American women and Latinas were more vocal in their support for diversity, but carefully couched that support in gendered rather than racial terms.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Though nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults describe themselves as Christian, NAR leaders frequently couch their struggle for political domination in similar terms, as waging battle against the currents of larger society.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
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There are numerous deals on weatherproof lounge chairs, sofas, and dining sets.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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Pieces to fit any backyard are up for grabs, including this small space-friendly sectional sofa and foldable Adirondack chairs.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The photos show a smiling Cutler crouching over a dead giant sable antelope — a massive hoofed mammal known for its large, curved horns.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Costa Rica offers the stuff of vacation advertisements: horses galloping on a white-sand beach, surfers crouched in an enormous barrel wave, sea turtles nesting near the ocean.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Republican House lawmakers have previously expressed a lack of support regarding the dismantling of the department.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Cho, Hong, and Yoo have all expressed serious interest in returning for a sequel.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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But there was another, more immediate problem: Several Republican holdouts were huddled somewhere in the sprawling Capitol complex, refusing to come to the chamber to cast their votes.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Some neighbors stood eating on top of the hood of a car, while others huddled with American Red Cross volunteers who arrived to help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Verb
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Slang moves fast, and already there are terms from earlier this year that are phrasing out of popularity.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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O'Donnell isn't the first or only celebrity who voiced a negative opinion over the nuptials, although no one else managed to phrase their complaints quite so poetically.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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The tariff letters are worded aggressively in Trump’s style of writing.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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This year’s question was worded a bit differently, and the inclusion of Canales, Morgan and Tilis might have contributed to a more positive response.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 28 Jul. 2025.
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