as in to bed
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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Towels & Bedding There's a lot of conflicting information out there on washing towels and bedding in cold water simply for the energy savings, but Ken Doty, cleaning expert at The Maids, says this temperature is not the best choice.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
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Now is the time to inspect your heavy coats, pull out thicker bedding and space heaters from storage, and stock up on cozy blankets to get you through the cold weather.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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When a horse retires, Dills said it is first offered to its handler and then to officers within the department.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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The big move by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway to buy the chemicals business of oil giant Occidental Petroleum for nearly $10 billion is a double win for Berkshire, analysts say, in Buffett’s potential swan song deal before retiring at the end of December.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Williams, who has become one of the NFL’s most productive backs early this season, turned in the best game of his career with 135 rushing yards and two touchdowns.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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John Woodvine, the prolific Olivier Award-winning British stage actor who appeared in more than 70 stage productions at the Old Vic, the National Theatre and Royal Shakespeare Company and made memorable turns in An American Werewolf in London and The Crown, died today.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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After just a few minutes on each arm, the soreness had noticeably decreased, and my arms looked more defined and less puffy, especially near the underarm area where water retention tends to settle.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
4 Oct. 2025
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Skipping regular washes—Letting white towels sit too long between washes gives body oils, makeup, and mildew more time to settle into the fibers and stain them permanently.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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But as the months have passed, Juni has stopped stashing food, loves to nap, and seems so much more at ease.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Melissa, who was napping upstairs, woke up after hearing Stacy's screams and saw Ward on top of her sister.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
29 Sep. 2025
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Others are sleeping, huddled in doorways to keep warm and safe.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another feature that’s worth highlighting is the 129 square-foot sleeping loft that can accommodate a bed, small nightstands, floating shelves, and even a houseplant or two.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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