1
as in retiring
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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2
as in lodging
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 bedding
Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This six-pack of storage bags is perfect for organizing clothing, bedding and other items in your closet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Not to be forgotten among the black dahlias — that grow up to five feet tall in the manner of arborescent dahlias at large — are bedding dahlias with black foliage that presents a memorable contrast to their yellow or pink blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Because of this, experts recommend minimizing strong new fragrances and preserving familiar bedding, blankets, or resting areas if adopting a cat or when moving homes with pets, according to Humane World for Animals.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This six-pack of storage bags is perfect for organizing clothing, bedding and other items in your closet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Perhaps having actual days of training between competitive matches, not just tactical walk-throughs and ice baths, could be an advantage for new signings bedding into the league.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Not to be forgotten among the black dahlias — that grow up to five feet tall in the manner of arborescent dahlias at large — are bedding dahlias with black foliage that presents a memorable contrast to their yellow or pink blooms.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
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Verb
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Conner Phillips walked Marcell Ozuna and Ryan O'Hearn before retiring three straight for his first career save.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Since retiring from a 25-year career in the Army in 2016, Bennett has been active in local government, first serving as the chief innovation officer for the City of Kansas City until 2019.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is also plenty of lodging in the neighboring tourist town of Hot Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite her difficult start, Kaiko has since been recovering in her new home, with the viral video capturing a quiet but significant milestone—her first night sleeping indoors.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The suspect was stuck in the shoulder while a stray bullet grazed a sleeping 71-year-old in a near by home.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Despite suffering heavy losses, the Iranian regime remains entrenched, having spent the past five decades rooting itself deeply in every corner of society.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The result was not so amazing for Boston head coach Mazzulla, a soccer aficionado who was rooting hard for Brazil.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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One of the babies was left napping in the nursery.—
Denise Schrier Cetta,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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For older children, napping may reflect individual sleep needs, efforts to make up for shorter nighttime sleep or structured rest periods in after-school programs.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enterprises are now embedding linters, security scanners, and deterministic workflows directly into the agentic loop.—
Mohith Shrivastava,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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This innovation quickly spread to neighboring civilizations, embedding itself in the culinary practices of ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Bedding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedding. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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