doss (down)

verb

ˈdȯs How to pronounce doss (down) (audio)
Definition of doss (down)next
chiefly British
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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  1. bed
  2. retire
  3. turn in
  4. settle
  5. nap
  6. sleep
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  • Keep scrolling to shop more home and bedding deals at Parachute before they’re gone.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
  • On Thursday, the direct-to-consumer home goods brand unveiled its latest bedding collection created in partnership with Dabito.
    Andre Claudio, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of bed
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  • The veteran later served in three wars, flew in 200 missions as a pilot and retired in 1967 after nearly 30 years in the Navy, per multiple outlets.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
  • The Ariane 5 was retired about a year before the first Ariane 6 launch, which left Europe unable to launch big satellites on a rocket of its own for a spell.
    Julian Dossett, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of retire
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  • Although she’s been known for the outsized physicality of her theatrical performances — see her memorably witchy turn in Joel Coen’s The Tragedy of Macbeth — Hunter’s work here is almost eerily still.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Both movies were box office successes, with Dafoe’s turn as the Spider-Man villain being considered one of the most iconic turns in a comic book movie.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of turn in
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  • So in Toledo in 2015, Mohammed settled into a group house with some American roommates just out of college who took him under their wing and called him Moh.
    John Ketchum, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The pair settled a $100 million lawsuit in August 2023.
    Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of settle
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  • Why New Mom Drove Boyfriend Home From Hospital 6 Hours After Giving Birth By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter 0 A mom ended up defying gender norms by driving herself back from the hospital hours after giving birth while her partner napped in the backseat.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The double suites, with a sleeper sofa in the living room, are especially ideal for families whose children still nap or who have multiple kids so not everyone has to sit in darkness come a certain time of day.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of nap
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  • And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleep
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