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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 retire
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
Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Go to bed at the same time every night.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Diaper rash cream, chocolate brown baby booties and throat-soothing lollipops littered the hotel bed.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Go to bed at the same time every night.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The event, happening through April 27, is the ideal time to invest in high-quality seasonal bedding thanks to the thousands of discounts on comforters, quilts, sheets, and pillows.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
This duvet cover gives bedding setups a relaxed yet elevated look with its pre-washed, drapey design.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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The result is a heavier mattress that’s ultimately even more comfortable.—
Helena Madden,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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Plastics and leathers are almost entirely absent (bath products in recycled bottles, coffee in multi-use containers etc), and even the mattresses are eco-forward, featuring seaweed and natural materials like coconut fibre, by Greek brand Coco-mat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Pistons punched back with a 20-5 run as the Magic at one point missed 13 straight shots from the floor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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That screening takes place one floor above the ballroom entrance.—
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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Despite having a decent layer of memory foam, the AS3 doesn’t retain much heat, making for a cooler sleep.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The minibar is one of the room’s better surprises, stocked with local snacks and small-batch bottles (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) that feel more corner-boutique than cookie-cutter hotel, plus thoughtful extras like a Sleep & Recover kit complete with sleep gummies, focus mints, and eye gels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mary Brown retired after coaching boys and girls volleyball in the district for 19 years, including the past eight years with the Knights’ boys team.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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But, after the couple retired and migrated south to Mexico City, Hurst dove back into photography with gusto, until his death, from cancer, in 2023.—
Chris Wiley,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Reagan was struck below his left armpit, the bullet lodged an inch from his heart.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles allegations about Dains A third-party law firm investigated the complaints lodged in mid-2023 to early 2024 against Dains in Los Angeles and corroborated many of the findings.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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At a time when theaters are struggling to lure people away from their couches, American YoungBoy made a case for the movies as a reason to leave the house.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman and the co-worker’s sister slept in Patel’s guest room, the co-worker on the couch and Patel in his room.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Be sure to use the slider at the bottom of the page if their answers don’t fit the screen on your device.—
Mark Dee
April 29,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Take the time to scan from top to bottom, and don’t be afraid to gently move items aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Apr. 2026
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As comfort was key in the sunroom and library where a daybed became a daily napping spot, the windows were covered in custom Pindler curtain fabrics to withstand the sun.—
Anne Hardy,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2026
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Morning naps were linked to about a 30% increase in mortality risk, and each additional hour of daily napping was associated with about a 13% higher risk, the study found.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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