doss (down)

chiefly British
as in to bed
to go to one's bed in order to sleep he frequently plays host at his London flat, and overnight guests pretty much doss down where they please

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Verb
  • Ralph Fiennes’s concierge is the director’s natural surrogate, the behind-the-scenes guy who tends to every detail of the hotel’s operation while going to extraordinary lengths to please the guests, even if that means bedding octogenarians.
    Scott Tobias, Vulture, 7 June 2025
  • This kind of blue is dramatic, soulful, yet never overwhelming, which means investing in it via Parachute’s Linen Duvet Cover, Linen Pillowcase Set, or any other linen bedding essential will add the kind of visual depth to your bedroom that hopefully translates to an equally deep sleep each night.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 June 2025
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  • Jones wrapped up his 12-year NFL career with a one-season stint at the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2019.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
  • Nunes retired in June 2023 after defending the 135-pound title with a win over Irene Aldana to care for her growing family.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
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  • Jordan's weekend box-office numbers certainly aren't hurting, with wildly successful turns in movies like Black Panther (2018), his directorial debut Creed III (2023) and the more recent Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 3 June 2025
  • Things will take a darker turn in the sequel as Elphaba’s magic powers get the best of her, putting her relationships with Glinda, Fiyero, and Marissa Bode’s Nessa Rose in jeopardy.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 June 2025
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  • With the Yankees and Red Sox knotted up, the rivals will look to settle their first series of the season on Sunday Night Baseball.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025
  • President Donald Trump credited the National Guard on Sunday for settling the protests against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in California.
    Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
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  • If napping interferes with your nighttime sleep, keep naps short and earlier in the afternoon.
    Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 5 June 2025
  • Plus, cats make fantastic post-long run napping partners.
    Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • Babies can spend up to 18 hours a day sleeping, meaning their contact with mattresses is prolonged and intimate.
    Arlene Blum, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Those sofas benches can also be used as single beds, each offering a sleeping area of 80 x 34 in (203 x 86 cm).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 June 2025
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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