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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
Leila Herrmann, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The quality of the resulting cup of coffee is dependent on such variables as the amount of coffee used, the jet radius, the pour height, and the flow velocity, all of which have an impact on how the water jet interacts with the bed of coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of the classic spots include: General bedding areas.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
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Noun
People on TikTok openly share negative experiences, cry on camera, discuss red carpet looks from their beds, or talk about books while rolling their eyes, furrowing their brows, and raising their voices.
—Leila Herrmann, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
The quality of the resulting cup of coffee is dependent on such variables as the amount of coffee used, the jet radius, the pour height, and the flow velocity, all of which have an impact on how the water jet interacts with the bed of coffee grounds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Choosing the right fibers for each bedding component is crucial for creating a comfortable and sleep-conducive environment.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025
Some of the classic spots include: General bedding areas.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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Nothing says luxury birthday like sharing a twin mattress.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hoffer typically recommends an 8-inch-thick mattress, and her favorite is Brooklyn Bedding’s Dreamfoam Essential.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Those reasons alone, the professor said, means Titanic will be remembered even as the ship crumbles into a rusty stain on the ocean floor.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Players who are in strong lineups on teams prone to having awful lineups on the floor in the same games are prone to having skewed impact numbers.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In a three-part video series, Sleep Training for Grown-Ups, Paltrow chats with sleep physician and research scientist Cheri D. Mah, MD, to raise awareness around getting a good night’s rest and how to enhance the sleep experience.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Night lights, a hallway light that stays on, light that comes in through the window can disturb your sleep.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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O'Keefe was found on the front lawn of another Boston police officer who has since retired, Brian Albert.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The following year, a neck injury sustained in a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers forced him to retire at age 39.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to Chief Joseph Ranch’s website, the cabin was built in 1916 and was used as lodging for the ranch’s staff.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Archaeologists uncovered two iron spearheads, one of which was found lodged in a hip bone.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Instead, MacFarlane was saying Aaron Friar had been in the living room asleep on the couch and that MacFarlane had crept in armed with a baseball bat.—
Natalie Morales, Richard Fetzer,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Fans would rather see screenshots of your FIFA matches and unflattering angles of you sitting on the couch than the umpteenth brand collaboration or photo shoot.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
18 Apr. 2025
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To view recorded video, tap the Playback button at the bottom of the screen.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Titanic remained undiscovered at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean until an expedition led by Jean-Louis Michel and Robert Ballard reached the wreck on September 1, 1985.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Experts warn against colors that stimulate the mind and could prevent a restful slumber.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were able to see Cody lying on the floor in an innocent, still position, appearing to be deep in slumber.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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