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
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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
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Recent Examples of couch
Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In the living room was a large piano and couches, according to the report.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Philosopher Garrett Hardin’s original description of the tragedy of the commons was couched in terms of a shepherd bringing one more sheep to graze on an unowned pasture.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
That night ended in a fight, with the husband sleeping on the couch.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
In the living room was a large piano and couches, according to the report.
—Susan Montoya Bryan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Liza was 23 when her mother died and her death may have brought some relief because of Garland’s deeply troubled past and health issues, as Minnelli’s longtime friend Mia Farrow couches it on camera.
—Manohla Dargis, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
Philosopher Garrett Hardin’s original description of the tragedy of the commons was couched in terms of a shepherd bringing one more sheep to graze on an unowned pasture.
—Bruce Yandle, Twin Cities, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
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In the living room, the sofa pillows stood perfectly upright, and there was nary a water ring on any of the polished furniture.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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There's a flexible hose to nab hard-to-reach messes, a transparent crevice tool for corners and sofa cushions, as well as a dust brush to loosen hair and dust from upholstery.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The once-daily version of the pill was in early-stage testing, with researchers trying to figure out the best dose for patients, a spokeswoman said.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Markle is said to be making a sweet-as-honey gesture toward her father-in-law.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The resulting footage was shared with Newsweek by Ring and makes for an uplifting watch with Sissy seen up on her hind legs, seemingly cuddling Jessica, who is crouched down to greet her.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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That draping also hid two separate puppeteers who crouched in-between the chair and the rig.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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After catching wind of Rock’s new love interest, Saffold took to social media to weigh in on the pairing, beginning her comments with what some took as a hint of shade before appearing to express her approval of Rock dating Newton.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of TIME editors.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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The gin-clear waters below huddle together into emerald pools while the soothing soundtrack of every drop on its journey invigorates the senses and calms the soul.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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The woman was bathed in light and huddled over in grief.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Scott Taylor, lead mechanical engineer for manufacturer Lockheed Martin, put the effort in perspective in a 2023 news release.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although the premium hospitality OVG Hospitality already provides in Las Vegas, Phoenix, London and Abu Dhabi resonated with the Lightning ownership, Granger said that a desire to put a local spin on Amalie’s food and beverage offerings helped win the bid.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Souness’ arrival at Ibrox marked a step-change in how Rangers saw themselves and indicated chairman David Holmes was opening the chequebook, as it was phrased then.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Transcribe phrases that resonate or challenge you.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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It was carefully worded to only allow a president who has served two nonconsecutive terms to seek a third one, which would prevent former Presidents Obama and Bush from returning.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The documents drop includes texts between prosecutors in the case debating on how to word the indictment.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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