as in sofa
a long upholstered piece of furniture designed for several sitters
find yourself a place on the couch and make yourself at home
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in to say
to convey in appropriate or telling terms
I'm trying to couch this delicately: I don't think we should date anymore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of couch
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
At the end of the episode, Sam crashes on the couch after Joel and Brad’s housewarming party.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Such arguments are largely couched in terms of the need to sanction human rights abusers (with journalists particularly incensed that Biden gave the killer of one of their own a pass).
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 30 Mar. 2021
See all Example Sentences for couch 
Noun
Where Does All The Dust Come From? People And Pets
We spend a lot of time in our living rooms playing games, watching TV, and cuddling with pets and kids on the couch.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
At the end of the episode, Sam crashes on the couch after Joel and Brad’s housewarming party.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
So even when couched with a broad time frame, the claim comes from a noteworthy source in the AI field—albeit one who is heavily invested in making sure that AI progress does not stall.
—Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
Such arguments are largely couched in terms of the need to sanction human rights abusers (with journalists particularly incensed that Biden gave the killer of one of their own a pass).
—F. Gregory Gause Iii, Foreign Affairs, 30 Mar. 2021
See all Example Sentences for couch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
-
The worktop is in imitation marble porcelain stoneware, chosen to match the tabletop of Kho Liang Ie’s 1964 sofa in the living area.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
-
The living room, with its massive sofa, offers a lovely area to cozy up with a film or book, and the property’s full kitchen—including a large center island—will make whipping up meals all the more enjoyable.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
The National Retail Federation says that import surcharges could soar to 50% for everything from jeans to couches.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
-
In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Zhenya crouches there in the hallway, cradling her hands, her jacket released.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
-
In the opening scene of the third season of Somebody Somewhere, Bridget Everett’s character, Sam Miller, crouches on the floor of a bar, talking baby-talk to a dog.Lyz Lenz, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
On Saturday, Elvira Monk expressed relief at the prospect of arrests in her brother’s death.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
-
For some horror-thriller heads, the moment might recall a similar sentiment expressed in the original Speak No Evil, Christian Tafdrup’s 2022 film about a family who gets tortured, and ultimately killed, by a sociopath who takes advantage of their middle-class politeness.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
At the Capitol Drive Voting Center, some voters huddled under umbrellas, waiting in line under overcast skies for around 45 minutes to cast their ballot.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
-
This involved a joy ride across the wetland in Yamane’s boat as chunks of ice flew into the air and Harley huddled close to me for warmth.Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
-
The fact that China tolerated open criticism of North Korea’s leadership put further strain on the relationship between the two governments.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
-
Pearsall’s first career touchdown had put the 49ers ahead 7-0, once a replay confirmed Pearsall’s 46-yard catch-and-run.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
-
Here’s a guide to field dressing a deer or similar animal, which is a nice way to phrase gut removal.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
-
With this new endorsement, Swift can assure her fans she’s still got her feminist cred, even as she’s phrased it carefully to give her more Trump-leaning fans room for plausible deniability.Constance Grady, Vox, 12 Sep. 2024
Verb
-
The way Congress worded the Commodity Exchange Act has hurt the CFTC in court so far, said Mark Wetjen, a former commissioner and acting chairman of the agency who is now a partner at Dentons law firm.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
-
That means the Supreme Court would interpret the Code of Judicial Conduct, which is loosely worded.Chris Forsyth, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near couch
Cite this Entry
“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share