as in beds
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 mattresses
Hair dryers and fans also help mattresses to dry faster while sunlight and dehumidifiers can take longer.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
In Benghazi’s Ganfuda Detention Center, dozens of young women and girls crowd the floor of a warehouse strewn with foam mattresses and the plastic-bag detritus of an itinerant life.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
That aside, many hybrid mattresses are already well-ventilated due to the coils at their base that improve airflow.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Cabins come kitted out with plush mattresses, in-floor heating, gourmet kitchens, and yoga mats for daily practice.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The recalls range from children’s bed rails to mattresses and furniture posing hazards such as entrapment, fire risk, and tip-over dangers.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Both models come with mattresses as part of the standard package.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
In Benghazi’s Ganfuda Detention Center, dozens of young women and girls crowd the floor of a warehouse strewn with foam mattresses and the plastic-bag detritus of an itinerant life.
—Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
That aside, many hybrid mattresses are already well-ventilated due to the coils at their base that improve airflow.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
The deputy was seen on video struggling through makeshift barricades of mattresses and furniture before confronting Camacho, who was holding the boy in a chokehold with one hand while brandishing a knife in the other.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Cabins come kitted out with plush mattresses, in-floor heating, gourmet kitchens, and yoga mats for daily practice.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2025
The recalls range from children’s bed rails to mattresses and furniture posing hazards such as entrapment, fire risk, and tip-over dangers.
—Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Both models come with mattresses as part of the standard package.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
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Oversized floral prints cover the custom sectionals in both living rooms; a blue, yellow, and purple checkerboard rug anchors her dining room; and classic zigzag pillows adorn the beds.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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As delegates compete for beds, rates have spiked and some developing countries and non-profits say they are being priced out of the summit.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Slipcovered sofas have waxed and waned in popularity since the 18th century, and there's a good chance your grandma even had one (and, hopefully, the slipcovers were fabric instead of plastic).—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Forward, the bow is adorned with two sofas that serve as a welcome lounge.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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Lewis, the four-star true freshman quarterback out of Georgia, is slated to make his first collegiate start at Milan Puskar Stadium, the land where couches go to die.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whether made-to-measure couches, modular sectionals, or bespoke armchairs, custom furniture gives you infinite flexibility to adapt to your taste and the constraints of your space, personal preferences, and room layouts.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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