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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
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
Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
Even the bedding, luxe linens from the masters at Rivolta Carmignani, is the same as those found in the train’s sleeper cars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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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
Bonus: the manufacturer even recommends it for use on upholstery, towels, and bedding in need of a refresh.
—Air Mail, 12 Apr. 2025
Even the bedding, luxe linens from the masters at Rivolta Carmignani, is the same as those found in the train’s sleeper cars.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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One retailer already seeing success with Alby’s new expansion is mattress company PlushBeds.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
13 May 2025
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Several train lines in and out of Baltimore have been disrupted after a fire broke out at a vacant mattress warehouse Monday evening, authorities said.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Heavy dust had accumulated on the ceiling vent above the ice machine, and there was old food and grease accumulation on several areas including the cold top areas of the reach-in coolers, on the floor, inside the walk-in cooler and on the floor beneath the main cook line.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Those with kids who frequently eat meals or snacks in the car should remove or have the backseat taken out to ensure food and candy debris dropped on the floor or between the cushions is not providing a delicious food source for Mickey and Minnie residing underneath.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Getting enough sleep and physical activity, as well as addressing stress with mindfulness or relaxation techniques, can help.—
Alice Park,
Time,
16 May 2025
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Many plans emphasize stress-lowering practices like sleep, exercise, and mindfulness.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Russo, a 24-year FDNY veteran, had been expecting to retire in a few months when she was slain.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2025
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When is the best time to retire to get Social Security? When to retire and apply for Social Security is a personal decision based on many factors.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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He’s also had 16 immigration detainers lodged against him in the last three years.—
Brie Stimson , Griff Jenkins,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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He then was shot on the right side of his chest, the bullet missing his heart but lodging into his left armpit.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Then, retire to the spacious living room to sip a digestif on one of the large couches.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
14 May 2025
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Using a telescope made from second hand parts, including part of an old wooden couch, David Wilson captured the dramatic solar event on May 7, from his backyard observatory in Inverness, Scotland.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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There’s a camera grip that also attaches to the bottom of the case to turn the whole setup into something resembling a camera.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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So City essentially had three stacks of two — Bernardo and Kovacic at the bottom with Grealish and Lewis in front of them, forming a square or box.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Nonetheless, the slumber continued for Palace’s second.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Blackout shades also ensure sleep-inducing slumber.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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