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
The four suites can accommodate up to 17 guests, but there are also seven bell tents, thoughtfully appointed with queen mattresses, for additional travelers.
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Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Hemson Etienne, who the police said was hired by a local hotel undergoing renovations, was charged locally with illegally dumping the mattresses and the city will be seeking restitution for the labor and costs associated with removing the mattresses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Expensive pullouts with top-quality mattresses can cost several thousand dollars.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Consider donating these to a local charity in need of mattresses or contact your local bulk waste center for pickup.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, the Saatva mattresses can be pricey but the Classic model is the Goldilocks of them all—and clearly a favorite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Vacuuming mattresses and furniture thoroughly.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.
—David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Gemma Price, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Hemson Etienne, who the police said was hired by a local hotel undergoing renovations, was charged locally with illegally dumping the mattresses and the city will be seeking restitution for the labor and costs associated with removing the mattresses.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Expensive pullouts with top-quality mattresses can cost several thousand dollars.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Consider donating these to a local charity in need of mattresses or contact your local bulk waste center for pickup.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Sure, the Saatva mattresses can be pricey but the Classic model is the Goldilocks of them all—and clearly a favorite.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Vacuuming mattresses and furniture thoroughly.
—Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
It’s made with a bamboo blend to ensure a comfortable sleep, which shoppers say also makes firm mattresses softer.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Depending on your sleeping position, various sleep products—such as pillows and mattresses—are available to help support your spine.
—David Kesselman, Verywell Health, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mattresses
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The Fort Collins Rescue Mission has opened a building with dozens of overnight shelter beds on their Harvest Farm property north of Fort Collins.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The city settled the case two years later, agreeing to create 12,915 new shelter beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In addition to their shapelessness, Kalish doesn't love the lack of colorways cloud sofas come in.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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These festive throw pillow covers are an easy and festive swap to give sofas and chairs new life.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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There were two living areas with cozy couches and TVs, as well as a den that featured a whiskey library.—
Brittany Loggins,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Our picks include chairs, tables, and couches for up to 80 percent off.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Mattresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mattresses. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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