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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
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Cristin Milioti and more posed between beds of hydrangeas with their hair swept beneath their garments.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Cozy Earth is well known for its bedding collection including the Bamboo Sheet Set and Bamboo Duvet Cover featuring chic prints.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
This obscure rule bars federal funding for mental institutions with more than 16 beds, which critics say is a major barrier to expanding capacity.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, Cristin Milioti and more posed between beds of hydrangeas with their hair swept beneath their garments.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
European Linen Stripe Quilt If part of your fall bedding upgrade includes incorporating more colors and patterns into your space, this striped quilt comes in multiple neutral shades and is a mid-weight option for cooler months.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Cozy Earth is well known for its bedding collection including the Bamboo Sheet Set and Bamboo Duvet Cover featuring chic prints.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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The viral TikTok video shows Lukman getting ready for work inside her pod, which is housed in a warehouse-style setting where each unit appears to contain only enough space for a mattress.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rooms also feature Hästens mattresses for a supremely restful night’s sleep.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The full universe of printers covers a lot of territory, from portable photo printers to floor-standing behemoths.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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At sunset, the curtained floor-to-ceiling windows at Perseid cast a golden glow on the stately dining room’s butter yellow walls.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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Two years after founding Huffington Post, Huffington collapsed from exhaustion and sleep deprivation.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The mere presence of a phone in the bedroom can disrupt sleep, kids don’t even have to be using it in the middle of the night.—
Jean M. Twenge,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ali retired from boxing undefeated with a perfect 24-0 professional record, including 21 knockouts, and remains a defining figure in women’s sports.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Canadian treasure, who played the Darth Vader–esque Dark Helmet in the original franchise, retired from acting in the ’90s after his wife died of cancer.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But before sending it in, Matthew lodged one request.—
Andrea Mandell,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bits of the ceramic plate from his ballistic vest were lodged into his chest.—
Claire Harbage,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When officers responded to the building, Jones was on a couch shirtless, with Jack’s pistol under his arm — and the couple’s wallets and credit cards in his pockets, court documents say.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Or sleeping on a couch when everybody has a bed at a family member’s home.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The clip, shared by Sarah Ingle (@saraheingle), a dedicated dog fosterer, shows seven-month-old Cookie Crisps nestled in her arms while Ingle gently pats her bottom.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Crash pillows from MotoGP lined the bottom to absorb impacts, while Dias wore a spine protector and Prada’s Linea Rossa gear.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In sleep mode, the display turns off, so the lights won’t disturb your slumber.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are signs the trio’s lumber might be waking from its collective slumber.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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