dosses (down)

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

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Verb
  • But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
    Eric DuVall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Kidman reflected on life’s unpredictable turns in her Vogue cover story.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Legendary actress Vanessa Paradis turns in a remarkable performance as Anne, the director who takes it upon herself to investigate the murders after running up against police incompetence.
    Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Abderholden, 71, of Minneapolis, retires on Wednesday after 24 years as executive director of NAMI Minnesota.
    Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 12 Oct. 2025
  • An American who retires at 65 can expect to live roughly 20 more years, give or take, based on longevity data.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 7 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.
    The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Over time, that greasy film that settles on your wood cabinets can trap dirt and dust, making the buildup hard to remove.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
  • As Netflix settles into its second decade in Italy, Andreatta revels in the role Netflix now plays in everyday life.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Dosses (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosses%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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