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
Vacuuming mattresses and furniture thoroughly.
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Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Softer mattresses contour to your body, while firmer mattresses lift the body just off the surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
This program helps residents dispose of items such as mattresses, furniture, large electronics, exercise equipment and children’s play equipment.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The family slept on thin mattresses on the floor and hauled water in plastic jugs from a convenience store roughly 15 miles away, according to investigators.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
These days, accommodations come with memory-foam mattresses, cozy blankets, antique nightstands, and an overall flea-market-chic aesthetic.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
According to Stein, baking soda is generally safe for all types of mattresses.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The bunks are just that—bunks, not beds, with mattresses that let the road through.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Editor-favorite mattresses in this list boast strong edges on all sides.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Softer mattresses contour to your body, while firmer mattresses lift the body just off the surface.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
This program helps residents dispose of items such as mattresses, furniture, large electronics, exercise equipment and children’s play equipment.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
The family slept on thin mattresses on the floor and hauled water in plastic jugs from a convenience store roughly 15 miles away, according to investigators.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
These days, accommodations come with memory-foam mattresses, cozy blankets, antique nightstands, and an overall flea-market-chic aesthetic.
—AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025
According to Stein, baking soda is generally safe for all types of mattresses.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
The bunks are just that—bunks, not beds, with mattresses that let the road through.
—Alex Abramovich, New Yorker, 26 Dec. 2025
Editor-favorite mattresses in this list boast strong edges on all sides.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 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 7 Jan. 2026.
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