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as in floor
the surface upon which a body of water lies some prospectors supposedly found gold in the bed of that mountain stream

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bed

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go

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as in to suffice
to be fitting or proper at Mardi Gras, just about anything goes

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as in to lead
to be positioned along a certain course or in a certain direction the highway goes right along the river

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as in to become
to eventually have as a state or quality she goes crazy on the dance floor when they start playing 1980s pop the room went dark

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as in to belong
to have or be in a usual or proper place these plates go in this cabinet

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as in to vary
to occur within a continuous range of variation selling prices for houses in that neighborhood generally go between one and two million

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as in to put
to risk (something) on the outcome of an uncertain event to play in this game of poker, you have to be willing to go at least five dollars per round

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go

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as in to turn (to)
to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage when the sales representative refused to help us, we went to the store manager

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go for

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of bed
Noun
At one point, Zab leaped off the bed, walked into the living room and fetched her dad’s glucose tablets. Abigail Adams, People.com, 16 May 2025 And finally, Wingate points out that sometimes, a bed frame has run its course. Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 3 May 2025
Verb
Additionally, fabric headboards can be grouped with bedding like pillows, mattress covers, or duvets that should be deep cleaned at least once or twice a year, but ideally on a seasonal basis. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025 Beyond beautification, the wildflower beds support the environment by providing habitat, forage and nesting sites for pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths. Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
As far as makeup goes, Simpson went for a smokey eye look that was emphasized with a dark liner, feathery brows and a glossy nude lip. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025 Season 2 will see Charles (Danson) going undercover at a college. Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 May 2025
Adjective
If the Cowboys opt for the poison preferred recently by Carolina, Evans — Tampa Bay’s career receiving yardage leader — could conduct a go-route clinic. Joey Knight, Dallas News, 14 Jan. 2023 This is my new go-spring treat for sunny afternoons and porch-chair traveling. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Apr. 2021
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The peel-off version makes more sense, especially for us girlies on the go. Monique Wilson, Glamour, 14 May 2025 Her chartreuse, chiffon dress is perfect for a summer wedding, yet her shoes are made for the woman on the go. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Adjective
  • But not everyone is ready to join the wave just yet.
    Jon Youshaei, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
  • The chicks should be ready to leave the nest around May 28.
    Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
Adjective
  • The audience was private, but the Vatican released Leo’s prepared text and that of the dean of the diplomatic corps.
    Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
  • Some states, including Florida and Texas, are already adequately prepared for disasters, according to the acting chief.
    Gabriela Aoun Angueira, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 May 2025

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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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