DOSSED (DOWN) Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

dossed (down)

verb

past tense of doss (down), chiefly British

as in retired

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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Mark Swed — the last full-time classical music critic at a major American newspaper — has retired.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
For the tequila, the celebs decided to work with master distiller Julio Cova, who previously worked for Casa Cuervo and retired in 2025.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of retired

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Generally, an elk will be surrounded by brush or trees, and even if a clear shot is possible, the elk’s position while bedded often offers a very small target area.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 12 Aug. 2026
The plants and vines have grown, the tufu limestone has mellowed, the staff have bedded in, and the feel that this is a genuine Puglian village (even though it was built entirely from scratch) has been sealed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Definition of bedded

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But the game flipped to the Bulldogs in the fourth as their mix of run and pass settled in.

— PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
The Dodgers enter October seeking a third straight World Series title, but the club has not settled on a closer despite spending heavily on Edwin Díaz and Tanner Scott.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of settled

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Participants who exercised correctly recognized 56% of the images, compared with 57% among those who napped and 46% in the control group.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
That combination is aimed particularly at high-volume production of fleece, brushed and napped fabrics, including textiles used in softshell garments.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of napped

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Helen knitted and watched women’s basketball on television, Rocky read a schoolbook about the Industrial Revolution in England, and the Schipperke slept on the rug by the fireplace.

— Tom Drury, Harpers Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
Based on overheard conversations of early-morning customers, many slept the night on their boats.

— David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

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