doss (down)

verb

ˈdȯs How to pronounce doss (down) (audio)
Definition of doss (down)next
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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  1. bed
  2. retire
  3. turn in
  4. settle
  5. nap
  6. sleep
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  • Boll & Branch: Get up to 50% off select styles, plus a fab 25% off literally everything else—bedding, bath, and more!
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Cozy Earth continues to impress us with the quality of its bedding, loungewear, and pajamas.
    Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of bed
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  • The two soon-to-be senators both handily won their elections last month, replacing retiring Sens. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.).
    Al Weaver, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
  • His father was a former member of the U.S. Marine Corp who worked for Magnavox and Philip's Electronics after retiring from the military.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of retire
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  • This followed advances across the country by rebels led by Islamist-group Hayat Tahrir al Sham (HTS), which seized control of the capital, Damascus, in a dramatic and sudden turn in the civil war that started in 2011.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • But his rhetoric has taken a noticeable rightward turn in the weeks since Trump’s election victory, particularly on immigration, with Adams boosting the president-elect’s platform and appearing enthusiastic about the incoming administration.
    Anthony Izaguirre and Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of turn in
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  • In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime’s doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In recent years, programs such as grants to settle in Tuscan villages, and Mediterranean islands that sell homes for less than the price of a cup of coffee, have presented tempting opportunities for aspiring expats.
    Daniel de Visé, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of settle
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  • Luckily, Baine didn't seem too offended that Brody decided to nap first.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Dever, 27, shared a photo of herself as an infant resting on Kathy's chest while her mother also appeared to nap to Instagram on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of nap
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  • And their staterooms have a variety of family-friendly features, including separate sleeping and seating areas, under-bed storage, and split bathrooms.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The hotel is now open for guests to experience the unique sensation of sleeping surrounded by world-class ice and snow art.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleep
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