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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 sleep
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
Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
On the night of Dec. 30, the attacker cornered Allen on her bed.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
In her over eight years of experience as a product tester, she's tested hundreds of different bedding products, including more than a dozen heated blankets.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Noun
On January 5th, 1971, his wife, Geraldine, returned home from a holiday trip and found her husband slouched against their bed, dead of a possible heroin overdose (many also suspected foul play).
—Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
On the night of Dec. 30, the attacker cornered Allen on her bed.
—Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
Actress encouraged safe Angelenos to donate used clothes and bedding for those in need
January 9, 2025
Sharon Stone is offering her help to the victims of the devastating Los Angeles fires.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Jan. 2025
In her over eight years of experience as a product tester, she's tested hundreds of different bedding products, including more than a dozen heated blankets.
—Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bed
Noun
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Even more devastating was her runway look, however, which showcased Joella's face in a small cutout of a huge mattress.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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In the end, Caleb heeded warnings not to put the mattress directly on the floor.—
Tim McKeough,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The primary bedroom is also on the main floor, and the other three bedrooms are upstairs.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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When 51 percent is the floor and not the ceiling, parties spend more time thinking about attracting support in the middle rather than constantly shoring up their bases.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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In a 2017 review of 34 studies published in Advances in Preventive Medicine, 29 found exercise improves both the quantity and quality of sleep.—
Cindy Kuzma,
SELF,
16 Jan. 2025
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Negotiations dragged on until 3am each night and resumed in the morning after a few hours of sleep, a U.S. official said.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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After officially retiring from NASCAR in August 2023 following a concussion obtained in a Pocono crash in 2022, Busch is set to compete on March 7-8 at Accor Stadium in Sydney, Australia.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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After retiring, Uecker started a broadcasting career and served as a play-by-play announcer for the Milwaukee Brewers radio broasts beginning in 1971.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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An ember from that fire raced on the wind and lodged into a 50-foot palm tree by the main JJU house.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Getty Images Consumers who see an error on their credit report should lodge a dispute in writing, along with documentation.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Within moments of entering our lavish suite — complete with a claw-foot tub and plush plaid couches arranged around a fireplace — my daughter noticed a secret door in the wall.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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Use the floor brush for stairs, the crevice tool for windowsills and couch cushions, and the dusting brush for dusty surfaces.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Write numbers at the bottom of each egg carton cup to use them as learning aid for math and counting.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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The lineup — listed in full at the bottom of this post — is comprised of films from 60 countries.—
Scott Feinberg,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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January is typically the sleepiest month on the MLB calendar, and the New York Yankees likely won’t disturb slumber much.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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The clip not only showcases Milo's cozy slumber, but also tells a story of how the rescue is settling into his new home after being adopted by his fosterer.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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