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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Wayfair currently has over 8,000 bedding deals on cooling sheets, airy duvet covers, gel fiber pillows, and memory foam mattress toppers for up to 87 percent off.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
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That includes throw rugs, sheets, blankets, pillow covers, and beds your pet uses, says Bryant.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2025
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O'Keefe was found on the front lawn of another Boston police officer who has since retired, Brian Albert.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Swanson is a mystery and could retire, Lavelle hasn't been at her best since 2021.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Pablo López was outstanding for seven innings, Harrison Bader and Byron Buxton homered, and Buxton and Carlos Correa turned in defensive gems for the Twins, who play their home opener against the Houston Astros on Thursday afternoon.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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He’s also turned in an .824 OPS (on-base plus slugging).—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The lawsuit was settled in 2024 for $1.85 million, according to NBC News, but the emotional damage remains.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to Bruno, as well as trying to settle in at around 10 p.m., Pancake has also made a habit of napping in the same spot just after his breakfast.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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On the train, Amina sat next to a woman travelling alone with her baby, who was refusing to nap despite the mother’s frenzied attempts.—
Ayşegül Savaş,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2025
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Luxury log cabins sleep four or eight and offer full kitchens, dining and living areas, heated floors, A/C, flat-screen TVs with DirecTV, and queen-size sleeper sofas.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Kalvin sleeps next to him every night, the physical pressure helping the boy get better rest.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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