as in bed
a cloth case that is filled with material and used as something on which to sleep
They bought a new mattress with the intention of getting a more restful night's sleep.
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Recent Examples of mattress
Rochlin has twice moved out and twice had to replace absorbent items like mattresses.
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The CoolNest® Hybrid Mattress is available on the SweetNight website, along with a diverse range of mattresses designed to suit different sleep preferences.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But for most people with uneven sleep, the under-$50 toolbox is a smart place to start before committing to a four-figure mattress purchase.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After questioning Estelle, officers put her in the cell with a thin mattress on top of the concrete slab and a blanket donated by an airline, Hoppock said.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
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Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
The CoolNest® Hybrid Mattress is available on the SweetNight website, along with a diverse range of mattresses designed to suit different sleep preferences.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But for most people with uneven sleep, the under-$50 toolbox is a smart place to start before committing to a four-figure mattress purchase.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
After questioning Estelle, officers put her in the cell with a thin mattress on top of the concrete slab and a blanket donated by an airline, Hoppock said.
—Jen Fifield, ProPublica, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattress
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Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is also dog-friendly, with the Noble Paws program offering amenities and packages for your pup, with options like a cozy dog bed, treat, toy, and food and water bowls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Outside, the property continues down the hillside in terraces meant for gathering, play and gardening, with landscaped areas and raised planting beds below.—
David Caraccio
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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However, questions arose over the source of the money and why it was hidden in a sofa.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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The ten-course meal costs a hundred and forty dollars per person, which is not exactly sofa-cushion change but does feel reasonable given that such high-flying pastry is normally available only at the end of ultra-ritzy meals of considerably higher expense.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The fluffy black dog lounged on a dog bed near the couch in Landowski’s living room during an interview with the Star-Telegram.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Mattresses And Futons Mattresses, box springs, and futons are often contaminated with allergens and pests like bedbugs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
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Inside, there’s an austere bedstead, ladder-back chairs, a cast-iron stove, and a wooden pegboard running along the walls—all sourced from a village near Albany.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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The substantial rails are inspired by 20th-century iron bedsteads, but the color pop is very much a modern twist.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Mattress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattress. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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