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dossing (down)

verb

present participle of doss (down), chiefly British
as in retiring
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dossing (down)
  1. retiring
  2. turning in
  3. bedding
Verb
  • Versatile forward Nicolas Batum is retiring following an 18-year NBA career and a long stint with the French national team.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Despite a rainy forecast and the postponement of a ceremony honoring retiring Mets radio broadcaster Howie Rose, the game began on time and wasn't interrupted.
    — CBS New York Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of retiring
Verb
  • On overcast afternoons, the sky often brightened as the evening wore on, as if the world were turning in reverse.
    — Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Starbucks knocked it out of the park Wednesday night, turning in strong quarterly results and lifting its full-year guidance for several key metrics.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of turning in
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  • However, all are generously sized and sleek, with bright white bedding accented with pops of stately blue, silver and hot pink.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Make your summer bedding last through autumn by adding a cozy top layer that offers warmth and style at the same time.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of bedding
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“Dossing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dossing%20%28down%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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