as in to retire
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please
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Two other House members are retiring after long careers.—
Arkansas Online,
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Linscheid will take the top spot when Chief David Wilske retires at the end of March.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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Alongside your flower selections, consider the bedding plant Dusty Miller Silverdust or New Look Dusty Miller for contrast.—
Mary Grace Granados
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Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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For consistency, all bedding prices listed reflect queen sizes, but different sizes are available for purchase from the brand.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Teammate Jayson Tatum, who turned in a 24-point, 10-rebound double-double in the win, ranks ninth in Celtics history with 13,908 points.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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