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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
  • Nowinski retired from the WWE after a particularly severe concussion.
    — Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Giants starter Anthony Molina (3-2) retired the first 10 Minnesota hitters before Brooks Lee singled with one out in the fourth inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of retire
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  • German fiber supplier Advansa is introducing versions of its Suprelle polyester fiberfill made with Ciclo technology for pillows, comforters and other bedding used in homes and hotels.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • And pets aren’t the only thing Cedarfield regulates, its covenants also prohibit residents from drying or airing clothing and bedding outdoors except in areas approved by the HOA board.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of bed
Verb
  • Outside of fencing’s turn in the Olympic spotlight every four years, the sport largely disappears from the public eye.
    — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Several Fort Worth-area running backs turned in big performances in Week 4.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of turn in
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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