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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The lounge is outfitted with a luxurious sofa to relax in.—
Kimberley Mok,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Shortly after, Kehl would fall to his death at a neighboring building — police have yet to say if the fall was intentional or accidental.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2025
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Padilla said he got fed up listening to her remarks about criminals and invasions and tried to ask a question, while moving forward past the wall of television cameras.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
Verb
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More doctors and nurses converge as if they’d been crouched, hiding alongside the arms the whole time.—
Erica Stern
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Those without umbrellas crouched under trees and retreated to awnings of businesses and apartment buildings.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The Senate holds a slim majority, and at least four Senators, including Paul, have publicly expressed concerns over parts of the bill (the others are Ron Johnson, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski).—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The urgency expressed Monday surrounding securing additional border resources comes as Mr. Trump called for the National Guard to enforce order in the L.A. area amid protests over activity by ICE, prompting a clash with California Gov. Gavin Newsom.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
9 June 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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Every hard-working American deserves a living wage that helps put a roof over their head and food on the table–$7.25 an hour doesn't even come close.—
/ CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2025
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Fox One is launching by the fall, and puts sports at the forefront of its overall offering.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
10 June 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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Like a poem, a poll should also anticipate as many readerly perspectives as possible, wording questions so that everyone from avid readers to people who haven’t touched a novel since grade school can understand them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 June 2025
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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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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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