as in sofas
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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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 couches
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki's maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Hotels, apartments, guest houses, couches—everything was full.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Guests settled into low chairs and deep couches arranged near towering, high‑end speakers, the kind designed to make every note feel physical.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Losing fights to couches, appliances, bed frames.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The 10 bedrooms all come with en-suite bathrooms, and there are multiple living rooms for gathering in smaller groups—ones accented in antique tiles, marble fireplaces, vaulted stone ceilings, and sumptuous couches.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Several customers said the striped design looks great on their couches while still feeling comfortable.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
In between the two bars are seating nooks with leopard-print chairs and couches, as well as glass tables with gold legs that look like leafy plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
Plants, glowing lamps, and original art surround couches, banquettes, and seating areas, giving the bar an inviting feel.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Renowned interior designer Martin Brudnizki's maximalist design aesthetic includes playful glass chandeliers, floral wallpaper, and decadent velvet couches.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
Hotels, apartments, guest houses, couches—everything was full.
—Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Guests settled into low chairs and deep couches arranged near towering, high‑end speakers, the kind designed to make every note feel physical.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Losing fights to couches, appliances, bed frames.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The 10 bedrooms all come with en-suite bathrooms, and there are multiple living rooms for gathering in smaller groups—ones accented in antique tiles, marble fireplaces, vaulted stone ceilings, and sumptuous couches.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Several customers said the striped design looks great on their couches while still feeling comfortable.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
In between the two bars are seating nooks with leopard-print chairs and couches, as well as glass tables with gold legs that look like leafy plants.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead, the playbook is straightforward – identify a problem, then propose an overly restrictive governing scheme that couches the political favoritism as a beneficial expansion of the regulatory state.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couches
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Castlery Fall Collection includes other sofas and recliners to choose from.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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For a truly individual look, though, consider Living Spaces’ custom furniture, which includes sofas, sectionals, chairs and beds.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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From coastal Georgia through the Mid-Atlantic states, the Hurricane Center says rainfall could cause flash, urban ,and river flooding.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Sep. 2025
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Anderson says, suddenly noticing the red light on my recorder.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Before the ceremony celebrating the expansion of the brewery, Arthur and Rafferty have a man-to-man talk in which each expresses some honest feelings.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
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Baker frequently expresses her love of being a mother while also sharing rare insights into her relationship with Kaufmann.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This provision states that any NATO member country can call for consultation in the event of security concerns.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Thursday’s executive order states that the deal constitutes a qualified divestiture as required by the ban-or-sale law that passed with strong bipartisan consensus last year.—
Samantha Waldenberg,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Extract phrases from calls, build frameworks from notes, convert DMs to posts.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Couches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couches. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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