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Recent Examples of cot
After someone opened the door, the officers observed a chain wrapped around a post next to a cot, and two boys, who are brothers, ages 7 and 9, were chained up at their ankles.
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
The only problem was that Hunter was already sound asleep in the cot, and Morgan was cradling thin air.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Her parents obtained a mattress to supplant the rigid military-style cots, and built a canopy from bedsheets.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit operates its kitchen and works with other organizations to steer unhoused people into the apartments at the Vineyard Resource Center — where Briggs lives — as well as onto the 20 cots that are available in the dining area after the kitchen closes each night.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Stepheny Price, Fox News, 6 Sep. 2024
The only problem was that Hunter was already sound asleep in the cot, and Morgan was cradling thin air.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Her parents obtained a mattress to supplant the rigid military-style cots, and built a canopy from bedsheets.
—Luis Ferré-Sadurní, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The nonprofit operates its kitchen and works with other organizations to steer unhoused people into the apartments at the Vineyard Resource Center — where Briggs lives — as well as onto the 20 cots that are available in the dining area after the kitchen closes each night.
—Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cot
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The sofa can be transformed into a bed for guests in a pinch too.Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Dec. 2024
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The living room has ample space for a sofa, coffee table, and other furnishings, and there’s plenty of square footage on the front porch for a few chairs, a space heater, or even a fire pit.Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Nine individual bungalows, tiered throughout the hillside and connected via teak walkways and bluestone steps, contain a total of six bedroom suites and eight bathrooms.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024
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The eco-friendly bungalow, enveloped by lush tea estates, has been restored to its former glory by a collaboration between Uga and renowned Sri Lankan architect Channa Daswatte.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The footage shows the determined dog, a female golden doodle, sitting resolutely in a corner of the couch while the man shares the same seat, both unwilling to concede the spot.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There’s something about lounging on the couch in your favorite sweatpants in the winter that’s just so rejuvenating.Nicol Natale, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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Set on 30 acres, the estate has an eclectic mix of tiki huts, limestone waterfalls, koi ponds, and, at its center, a plantation-style mansion with a large tasting room.Nora Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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On his way past the lagoon, Gilligan passes Mrs. Howell, who has been trying to drown herself but never has the nerve, always coming and standing dripping wet in the doorway to the Howells’ hut, Mr. Howell lounging in his hammock with his thoughts of Ginger.Mark Richard, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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The perfect itinerary might include a three-hour surf session, a two-hour breakfast, and a half-day swing in the hammock before sampling Costa Rican elixirs like goldenberry and cas on the rooftop bar.Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
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Much as all this is undeniable catnip for social media feeds, the actual experience is lushly analog, with days spent flitting between hammocks and the steam room, hot tub, and cold plunge tucked inside a dramatic temescal.Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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And the problem Marta’s mother had with her Ikea daybed has also been addressed with wooden armrests on the sides of the bed to push yourself up.Natalia Torija, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2024
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There’s also a spacious wardrobe, a reclining daybed, and a lounge area that can serve as a private dining room.Everett Potter, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Photo : Molly Culver The primary bedroom Photo : Molly Culver There are six bedrooms, plus a couple of bunk rooms, each with a mix of antique and contemporary furnishings.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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The River Bunk Cabin, in particular, has a super fun bunk room with four twins perfect for siblings or friends along with a private hot tub.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Cot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cot. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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