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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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Recent Examples of bed
Store digital devices such as phones away from the bed.
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
What the hell got hundreds of Portlanders out of bed so early on a Saturday morning?
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the White River National Forest banned tents, pop-up tent trailers, truck-bed tent campers and other soft-sided shelters at a campground in Eagle County.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Only time will tell if Sol and Sincere officially couple up, but with fans voting for which Islanders the bombshells should be paired with, there’s a good chance these two will be sleeping in the same bed soon enough.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
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Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026
What the hell got hundreds of Portlanders out of bed so early on a Saturday morning?
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 10 June 2026
On Tuesday, the White River National Forest banned tents, pop-up tent trailers, truck-bed tent campers and other soft-sided shelters at a campground in Eagle County.
—Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 10 June 2026
Only time will tell if Sol and Sincere officially couple up, but with fans voting for which Islanders the bombshells should be paired with, there’s a good chance these two will be sleeping in the same bed soon enough.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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The mattress on the bed was a little short and my bare feet hung off the edge, beyond the light white sheet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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The flea larvae, which look like tiny maggots, worm their way into the carpet or mattress, feeding on the flea dirt that their parents left behind, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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After dinner, save room for a drink and head up one more floor to the rooftop bar, Halo, which offers 360-degree views of Long Beach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The bill passed the full Assembly floor last month and has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Designed to help support healthier teeth, better sleep, and less jaw discomfort, ClearClub makes preventative dental care simple, convenient and more affordable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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But there are so many other travel accessories that can make a flight feel more restful or indulgent, including a silk sleep mask, a comfortable neck pillow, or a phone stand.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Bullet casings and additional rounds of unspent ammunition were littered on the floor beneath the window and a couch near where Jennings had fired from, authorities said.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Bullet casings were found scattered about, and two magazines and a box of ammunition that was on a couch immediately beneath the window from where Jennings fired the rifle were also seized.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Top-to-bottom, just a great effort against a really good team.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The Angels had a chance to get an insurance run in the bottom of the seventh, when Oswald Peraza led off with a hit and stole second and third.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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In other photos, Hadid is seen lounging on a white sofa with a jet ski visible behind her, leaning on part of the boat with her head thrown back and the crystal clear water behind her.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The most difficult piece to get just right was the sofa, a gray velvet tightback design that’s over eight feet long.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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The labor market may be rousing from its slumber.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The warning signs in men include snoring while women often experience unrefreshing slumber, daytime fatigue or feeling exhausted despite spending enough time in bed.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
4 June 2026
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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