dossing (down)

present participle of doss (down), chiefly British

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Verb
  • Matthews responded by retiring Tommy Edman for the first time in three at-bats and striking out backup catcher Chuckie Robinson.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • In the 7th Congressional District, Mamdani is backing Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, who is vying to take over retiring Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez's seat.
    Christina Fan, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • The Mets do need their scuffling starters to start turning in quality starts.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026
  • Owen is also undeniable here, turning in maybe the most memorable performance of a bank robber ever committed to film.
    Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • This collaboration, featuring nearly 60 products from bedding to décor, marks a significant expansion beyond apparel for the Abercrombie & Fitch-owned brand.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Linoto handcrafts all their offerings in upstate New York with high-quality Italian and Belgian linen—their sheets have made our list of the best linen bedding for years.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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