doss (down)

verb

ˈdȯs How to pronounce doss (down) (audio)
Definition of doss (down)next
chiefly British
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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  1. retire
  2. bed
  3. turn in
Verb
  • While the youngest retiring age, 62, could receive up to $2,969 per month, a recipient who waited until 70 years old could receive up to $5,181 per month, according to the Social Security Administration.
    — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Kyle Hansen, a Marine veteran who medically retired after a 2017 training accident at Camp Pendleton, founded the nonprofit seven years ago.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of retire
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  • During the summer and early fall, mature bucks don’t like to live on crowded food sources and bedding areas, Sturgis says.
    — Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The direct-to-consumer retailer’s bamboo sheets are among our favorite sets on the market, and its linen sheets get top marks for that bedding category.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bed
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  • But then things take an unexpected turn in the heartfelt Disney short.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Georgia turned in one of the most dominant performances of the season in a 42-7 victory at Mississippi on Saturday.
    — Eric Olson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of turn in
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