dosses (down)

present tense third-person singular of doss (down), chiefly British

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Verb
  • Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Even if Dunker retires as a beloved Steeler, the rivers at that point will likely still be unswimmable after rainstorms.
    Daniel Bain, The Conversation, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • The character is an adult who drinks, wears impeccable clothing, and beds women—the familiar Bond tropes.
    Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
Verb
  • One of the best turns in Blue Roses comes when Ciba allows the argument to outgrow Williams himself.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
  • Stepping Back from Netflix One of the more interesting turns in McGee’s story is her decision to walk away from Dream Home Makeover after four seasons.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
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“Dosses (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosses%20%28down%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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