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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
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But the pickup broke down on the road to Santa Fe, and so there was no quiet motel, no soft bed.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Investigators later linked Detrinidad to the crime through DNA recovered from bedding, according to records.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Adult Swim viewers became part of a late-night collective bearing witness to clandestine artifacts anyone who went to bed at a reasonable hour would only hear about from their bleary-eyed friends.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
But the pickup broke down on the road to Santa Fe, and so there was no quiet motel, no soft bed.
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Washing bedding and steam cleaning carpets can also get rid of fleas.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Investigators later linked Detrinidad to the crime through DNA recovered from bedding, according to records.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
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The rooms The rooms at Hotel June Malibu are minimal but effortlessly cool, each centered around a king-sized bed (with a Casper mattress) that’s bliss after a day of sun and surf.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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The first Sea Rover yacht and the nine set to follow will be fitted with custom Savoir mattresses.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
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An elevator swept me up to the higher floors where the lobby sits next to the hotel’s all-day restaurant Lakorn.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Suarez testified that agents found bullet casings on a mattress and on the floor, along with three boxes of ammunition and a flash-bang device, which can temporarily disorient people with a loud blast and bright flash.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Ask the staff for a quieter room that ideally doesn’t face the main road; typical of the city, Admiralty Way is constantly busy, and in the rainy season heavy thunderstorms can be enough to wake one out of sleep—light sleepers will do well to pick a room that’s more internal.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, eating balanced meals and limiting alcohol intake can also help stabilize energy and emotional regulation.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Two other House members are retiring after long careers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Linscheid will take the top spot when Chief David Wilske retires at the end of March.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
17 Mar. 2026
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The various defendants in that lawsuit, who failed to convince Dallas County District Judge Emily Tobolowsky to dismiss the claims against them, have lodged five appeals so far.—
Michelle Casady,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Black rain forms when soot and chemicals combine with water; microscopic particles can lodge in lungs and bloodstream, raising risks of heart and breathing problems.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Fluff Couch Pillows and Fold Blankets Make fluffing couch pillows and folding blankets as part of your nightly routine to keep your home looking clean and put-together.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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The chic, comfortable space features cement walls with natural wood accents and is bedecked in leather couches and communal seating areas.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Mar. 2026
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And then Venezuela rallied in the top of the ninth and Palencia closed it with a shutout bottom of the ninth.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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King agreed that the catcher is going to have the best view, especially because the top and bottom of the zone can fluctuate from, for example, the 5-foot-6 Jose Altuve to the 6-7 Aaron Judge.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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If possible, take some time to journal or meditate (napping would also be valid).—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Few studies have tested nap duration time or napping strategies tailored to the unique demands of different occupations.—
P. Daniel Patterson,
The Conversation,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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