dossed (down)

past tense of doss (down), chiefly British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dossed (down)
Verb
  • By that time, Hartman had retired from the movie industry.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But reliever Juan Mejia retired the next three hitters — a Laureano strikeout sandwiched between flyouts from Sheets and Merrill — to squash the first semblance of a rally.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, the very first week of classes, my daughter’s senior dues had to be turned in.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
  • After a solid performance in the 2025 opener against Western Michigan, Chiles turned in a breakout performance in an overtime win against Boston College, passing for 231 yards and four touchdowns and running for another score.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, going for those who are bedded into a club and therefore more likely to play.
    Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking from Madrid, Bessent noted that the commercial specifics of the arrangement have already been settled.
    Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Any game settled by three points will see further examination of key decisions, and that is no different in KC coach Andy Reid’s call to go for it on fourth-and-1 early in the third quarter.
    Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Before long, Lazlo napped on the owner's lap and then raced back to bed when nighttime rolled around.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Friedman slept three hours the night before, in preparation for the unveiling of his biggest feat yet.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Feel like Bryson Tiller is being slept on and will be a factor by the end of the year.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Dossed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossed%20%28down%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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