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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
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Ancient river valleys, lake beds, deltas and other geological features pointed to a wetter past, when liquid water flowed across the landscape.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Best Bedding Deals Don’t let thick bedding stand in the way of a good night’s rest on hot summer nights.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Amazon's Top 3 Best-Selling Mattress Toppers If your mattress leaves you hot or uncomfortable, a mattress topper can be an easy way to upgrade your sleep setup without investing in a new bed.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Ancient river valleys, lake beds, deltas and other geological features pointed to a wetter past, when liquid water flowed across the landscape.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 17 June 2026
Verb
In the luteal phase, a cooler bedroom, lighter bedding and limiting alcohol can help offset the temperature effect.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
Best Bedding Deals Don’t let thick bedding stand in the way of a good night’s rest on hot summer nights.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
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The not-yet-famous artist slept on a mattress surrounded by canvases, and his floorboards were covered in paint.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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Invest in quality bed linens, pillows and a mattress, then refresh them often so the bed feels like a hotel turn-down service.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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By leaving the floor immediately, Wembanyama gave critics an easy target and allowed the story to become about his temperament rather than the Knicks' championship celebration.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Mattresses, Box Springs, and Mattress Toppers Much like most secondhand stores don't accept adult-sized mattresses, many don't accept kids' sleep items like crib mattresses, junior bed mattresses, mattress toppers, box springs, sleep and positioning aids, and co-sleepers.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
13 June 2026
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Skincare cannot substitute for sleep, diet, exercise and consistent sun protection.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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From a box-score perspective, Brind’Amour’s case ranks similarly to that of Rick Tocchet, Bill Guerin and Ray Whitney, who are all unlikely to be inducted given other sure-thing candidates about to retire around the league.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Silverton has trailblazed a career through the food industry, but has no plans of retiring anytime soon.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Fairmont Kea Lani Wailea, Maui, Hawaii With 413 one-bedroom suites and 37 two- and three-bedroom two-story villas, Fairmont Kea Lani offers lodging options for families of all sizes.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The mild weather draws visitors, and lodging prices tend to rise accordingly.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Instead, her then-boyfriend walked into her mother's living room and found a piece of his childhood waiting on the couch.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Starlink is a communications network already in orbit, with some of its most strategically important customers in defense, maritime and aviation, not only on living-room couches.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Tuesday’s game between the Braves and Giants at Truist Park was suspended in the bottom of the second due to unplayable field conditions.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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That color indicates warm to hot fire, per the scale visible at the bottom of the gif.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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The findings don’t mean long naps cause liver disease, but that napping might indicate that poor sleep, insulin resistance, or sleep apnea needs attention.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
15 June 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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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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