as in sofas
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
find yourself a place on the couch and make yourself at home
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to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore
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Recent Examples of couches
Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Murals of flamingos, tropical birds and birds of paradise flowers adorn the walls, and two pool tables and couches invite visitors to sit and stay a while.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
They can be found in bedding, mattresses, and couches.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
And the Wyze Cordless Vacuum keeps floors, couches, and even car seats clean without the bulk, with a handy 27% discount that makes cleaning a little easier.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The large lobby-level bar is dotted with couches and an open fireplace.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
The sense of place begins in the Old West-style lobby, where a pair of aged leather couches beckon near the rough-hewn stone fireplace.
—Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 13 Sep. 2025
She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Murals of flamingos, tropical birds and birds of paradise flowers adorn the walls, and two pool tables and couches invite visitors to sit and stay a while.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
They can be found in bedding, mattresses, and couches.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 10 Sep. 2025
And the Wyze Cordless Vacuum keeps floors, couches, and even car seats clean without the bulk, with a handy 27% discount that makes cleaning a little easier.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The Pro Bowl defensive tackle was tossed out of the Eagles’ home opener on Thursday night before many viewers had even gotten settled on their couches.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
For longevity, Poole highly recommends applying a chemical protector to couches.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
The large lobby-level bar is dotted with couches and an open fireplace.
—Heather Richardson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
Instead, the playbook is straightforward – identify a problem, then propose an overly restrictive governing scheme that couches the political favoritism as a beneficial expansion of the regulatory state.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couches
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Jones says Southwest has a plan to close the gap.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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YouTube says the rollout will happen over the coming weeks and that support for more AI dubs in different languages will be added over time.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
13 Sep. 2025
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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks huddles with his team during the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on May 27, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But within the romantic tropes, Sheeran expresses feelings beyond falling in love with someone’s eyes and smile, instead embracing flaws (clothes strewn about the house) and habits (checking the door locks before bedtime).—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bach Mai, who hails from Texas, expresses that RAISEfashion has been highly supportive of his namesake brand.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The will also states that priority should be given to luxury giant LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica or other groups, Reuters reported, adding that heirs should consider other fashion and luxury companies with which Armani's company has commercial ties for a sale.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The flag code states that the flag should fly at half-staff for 30 days following the death of a current or former president and 10 days for the death of death of the Vice President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or the Speaker of the House of Representatives.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Extract phrases from calls, build frameworks from notes, convert DMs to posts.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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A student who pursues an academic interest deeply, who invests in community meaningfully, who knows what sustains them, who grows from disagreement, and who articulates a clear sense of purpose will stand out not just in admissions, but in life.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But in the teaser trailer, Gold articulates a different interpretation.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Couches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couches. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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