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as in mattresses
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 naps
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 roots
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 beds
Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Back at the lodge, there is an infinity pool with sun loungers, day beds, a self-service bar, a spacious gym, and a yoga studio (each room is stocked with yoga mats).
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In various hospitals, families can be seen crowded next to narrow hospital beds, or sick children rest on pallets on the floor.
—Brian Simpson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm also carries furniture, including folding guest beds, daybeds, futons and dog beds.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Teresa’s Place currently has eight beds, with the hope of expanding to ten by the end of September.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
That's because after a 120-day ramp up period, ICE agrees to pay for a minimum of 450 beds, even if they aren't filled.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Rohbock said the facility has enough beds to add additional inmates.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Guest accommodations include two VIP suites on the bridge deck with walk-around beds facing outwards onto 20-foot-long private balconies.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Back at the lodge, there is an infinity pool with sun loungers, day beds, a self-service bar, a spacious gym, and a yoga studio (each room is stocked with yoga mats).
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025
In various hospitals, families can be seen crowded next to narrow hospital beds, or sick children rest on pallets on the floor.
—Brian Simpson, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Mattress Firm also carries furniture, including folding guest beds, daybeds, futons and dog beds.
—Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Teresa’s Place currently has eight beds, with the hope of expanding to ten by the end of September.
—Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025
That's because after a 120-day ramp up period, ICE agrees to pay for a minimum of 450 beds, even if they aren't filled.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 18 Sep. 2025
Rohbock said the facility has enough beds to add additional inmates.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
For pet owners, this means that creating a warm environment, such as sunny spots or heated beds, can greatly improve your cat's comfort.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
But none of those operations could match the location and the great fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds that the Point Loma called home.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beds
Noun
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Bedding essentials like cooling mattresses, breathable sheets, and gel pillows are all necessities anytime of year to ensure a sweat-free sleep.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The facility reportedly did not have a clock, and the mattresses were moldy.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Its rooms and residences blend the building’s Art Deco aesthetic (terrazzo floors, crystal chandeliers) with modern comforts.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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The house’s quirks, such as the laminate countertops and vinyl floors, could be fixed, but the position in town was irreplaceable.—
Jeanne Lyons Davis,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This carrier has been a lifesaver with our five-month-old daughter, who naps almost exclusively in it.—
The Editors,
Outside,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In a strong culture, everyone roots their daily decisions in a desire to be in it to win it; there's a sense of ownership, pride and belonging.—
Alex Brueckmann,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Coleman also wasn’t afraid to complain about things like the band having to ride on an old-fashioned bus without reclining seats or bunks.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
18 Sep. 2025
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Thousands of skeletal creatures were lying on bunks unable to move, while dead bodies were piled in heaps all around the camp, reeking of putrefaction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The knit two-piece includes a high-neck sweater and wide-leg bottoms, both with a relaxed fit that’s perfect for cozying up on a long-haul flight.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Sep. 2025
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Back in Temecula, Tamra has provided everyone with oversized T-shirts with the image of bikini tops and bottoms printed on them.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even Tana French’s latest crime novels have featured a cop who retires due to the systemic racism of his previous job.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sink retires after more than 30 years in the energy industry, holding leadership roles in both business operations and financial management.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Joybird sofas are made-to-order.—
Rachel Wallace,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Beds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beds. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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