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Recent Examples of futons
The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Three guests can comfortably fill this charming house thanks to an additional bedroom with a removable futon, but it’s probably best suited for a duo looking to escape on a romantic getaway due to its sleek fixtures and serene atmosphere.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen different dwellings, a few not much more than a room with a spare foldout couch or futon, and none were dependable.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The millennials had no money and no career direction—taking up serving and bartending jobs at local restaurants to make ends meet while crashing on her parents’ futon.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
Three guests can comfortably fill this charming house thanks to an additional bedroom with a removable futon, but it’s probably best suited for a duo looking to escape on a romantic getaway due to its sleek fixtures and serene atmosphere.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
Thirteen different dwellings, a few not much more than a room with a spare foldout couch or futon, and none were dependable.
—Stephanie Land, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
The millennials had no money and no career direction—taking up serving and bartending jobs at local restaurants to make ends meet while crashing on her parents’ futon.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for futons
Noun
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One episode sees Yoshi trying to prove himself to his parents by selling mattresses in a tube.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 May 2026
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Memorial Day is a prime time for deep discounts on appliances, mattresses, outdoor furniture and summer apparel.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Noun
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In a typical winter, the store would have up to four different kinds of deicing salt, 20 pallets or more, with each pallet holding 50 or more bags.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Designed to sleep three, the Legacy Elite II Twin Bed floor plan has two 75 x 30-in (191 x 76-cm) beds at the very rear of the trailer, separated by a nightstand.—
C.C. Weiss
May 30,
New Atlas,
30 May 2026
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Expect deluxe rooms with king-sized beds and top-of-the-line linens paired with old-school parlors and tea rooms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Several steps up from the camp bunks of your youth, the suites come with a kitchenette, a freestanding gas fireplace, and an en-suite deep soaking tub and rainfall shower.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Last week, The Charlotte Observer reported on complaints from some who had to sleep on those bunks.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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“Futons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/futons. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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