as in to bed
to go to one's bed in order to sleep
he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please
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But finding sheds consistently is a little more complicated than walking through bedding areas.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025 -
Transform your bedroom with bedding picks designed to keep you warm.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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After all, the 19-year-old figure skater retired from the sport three years ago, only returning to training again a year ago and international competition six months ago.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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Then, Judge made a special tribute to Brett by imitating the retired player’s flex move after the chanting, a tribute Judge has done in the years since Brett retired.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Simply turn in, hit the accelerator after the apex, and let that capable LSD pull you round.—
James Morris,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eventually, Kevin turned in his badge to create Brooke’s House, a revolutionary all-female recovery home that has since saved hundreds of young women facing addiction.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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The couple had eventually settled in the UAE after emigrating from Iran in the revolution’s wake.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2025
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Ronen Rubinstein is settling into life as a new dad.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Order that overpriced dessert, binge trashy TV, or nap aggressively.—
Nicole Lipkin,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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But on this day, he’s worn out and would rather nap.—
Cindy Carcamo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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On March 26, shortly after 1 a.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Schoolhouse Road and Bridgeport Avenue in Milford on the report of a man sleeping at the wheel.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
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Other signs of feline love also include sleeping near you; following you everywhere; greeting you at the door; and bringing you presents (like toys or prey).—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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