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as in mattress
a place set aside for sleeping
the sofa in the living room will be your bed for the night
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as in sleep
a natural periodic loss of consciousness during which the body restores itself
I always brush my teeth and floss before going to bed
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as in to sleep
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
the campers all bedded down for the night around 9:00 p.m.
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as in to lodge
to set solidly in or as if in surrounding matter
a walkway of flagstones firmly bedded in the earth
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Recent Examples of bed
Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
All three little ones are cuddled up in bed, with Olivia and James lovingly holding their new baby brother between them.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 28 July 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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With plenty of hot and sticky summer days ahead, crack open these last-minute Prime Day deals on lightweight and cooling bedding ASAP.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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Noun
The Cubs put that to bed Monday, when the sides agreed to a multi-year contract extension to replace the current five-year deal that Hoyer signed after taking over as the Cubs’ president of baseball operations after Theo Epstein left following the 2020 season.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
All three little ones are cuddled up in bed, with Olivia and James lovingly holding their new baby brother between them.
—Clea Haran, Parents, 28 July 2025
Verb
In the future then, which is something communicated by today’s contract extension, Szczesny is expected to be the second choice goalkeeper to Garcia or even the first while the youngster is gradually bedded in.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
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With plenty of hot and sticky summer days ahead, crack open these last-minute Prime Day deals on lightweight and cooling bedding ASAP.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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The sliding bathroom works in collaboration with a foldable front dinette and telescopic driver-side bed platform with folding mattress.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 July 2025
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Standard sheets likely won’t stay on a taller mattress.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
Noun
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When the levy breaks A trader works at his desk on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell on July 18, 2025, in New York City.—
Leslie Josephs,Alex Harring,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Grammy winner will open bar and entertainment venue Redemption Bar, located on the fifth floor of Eric Church‘s six-story Chief’s venue.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Eating 30 grams of protein 30 minutes before sleep is ideal.12 To avoid any potential sleep disturbances, try to keep your snack low in sugar and fat.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
14 July 2025
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On the show, the long-time parenting expert helped families address issues like lack of discipline, controlling behavior, sleep separation, disrespect and communication.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The same's true for someone who is retired and taking taxable withdrawals from traditional 401(k) plans.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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Merle sold his barbershop the same day and retired.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The club have lodged their appeal against UEFA, Lyon and Nottingham Forest.—
Robert Olsen,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The car came to a stop after colliding with several food carts, which became lodged underneath the vehicle, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Within a week of her return, the 10-year-old Jack Russell and Patterdale mix seemed stiff and didn't even want to jump on the couch.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But petite shoppers deserve to look put-together and feel comfortable, too—during a long flight, while napping on the couch, running errands, or otherwise.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 July 2025
Noun
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By the time Jake Cronenworth made the first out in the bottom of the fifth inning, Mets starter Sean Manaea had thrown 77 pitches.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 July 2025
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The kit features the new green-on-green stripes, a first for the club, and a heart on the jock tag at the bottom of the shirt.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The offense has entered a deep slumber that threatens to undermine the Tigers’ identity.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
27 July 2025
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The potential rupture in relations between Tokyo and Washington introduces a strategic dilemma for Japan, at a time when its economy is awakening from decades of slumber.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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