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
  • Kathleen Wilder in 1980, who retired as a lieutenant colonel, according to the Army Times.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Davis announced plans to retire in July 2025, setting off a frenzied dash of more than a dozen candidates to represent one of America’s bluest congressional districts.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 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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  • Even in a lopsided loss, Antetokounmpo turned in an impressive stat line of 30 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field and 10-of-15 shooting from the foul line, 12 rebounds and seven assists in 34 minutes.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The remaining votes will come from people voting on Election Day and from absentee ballots turned in late.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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