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
Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
All day on the white couch, in the empty living room, waiting.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Though nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults describe themselves as Christian, NAR leaders frequently couch their struggle for political domination in similar terms, as waging battle against the currents of larger society.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Noun
The venue offers reservations for special spots, including couches and fire-pit seating.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
All day on the white couch, in the empty living room, waiting.
—Mona Awad, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Verb
Asian American women and Latinas were more vocal in their support for diversity, but carefully couched that support in gendered rather than racial terms.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Though nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults describe themselves as Christian, NAR leaders frequently couch their struggle for political domination in similar terms, as waging battle against the currents of larger society.
—Odette Yousef, NPR, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
Noun
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There are numerous deals on weatherproof lounge chairs, sofas, and dining sets.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 July 2025
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The abundant existing windows, a skylight, a rattan sofa from Susannah’s grandparents (updated with paint and a new cushion), and a garden stool bridge the indoors and out.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Ogwumike said during Thursday’s CBA media availability that the league did pose ideas regarding extending the season.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The consistency of officiating has been a topic players and coaches have been discussing a lot this season, and Engelbert said the league is aware and will evaluate it.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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The photos show a smiling Cutler crouching over a dead giant sable antelope — a massive hoofed mammal known for its large, curved horns.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Costa Rica offers the stuff of vacation advertisements: horses galloping on a white-sand beach, surfers crouched in an enormous barrel wave, sea turtles nesting near the ocean.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
Verb
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John McEnroe, never shy with an opinion, has expressed skepticism about pickleball — yet even his tennis academy on Randall’s Island in New York City has converted five existing tennis courts to 12 indoor pickleball courts.—
Stefan Boyland,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Though the director has publicly expressed his desire to retire the character — even revealing plans to kill her off in a 2018 interview on Bevy Smith’s SiriusXM show Bevelations — fan support has kept her alive.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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But there was another, more immediate problem: Several Republican holdouts were huddled somewhere in the sprawling Capitol complex, refusing to come to the chamber to cast their votes.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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Some neighbors stood eating on top of the hood of a car, while others huddled with American Red Cross volunteers who arrived to help.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Cayley put her deposit down in February and traveled to Turkey in May.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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But the 2025 grades put Brookshire Elementary School in Winter Park in an uncomfortable spotlight.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Verb
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But this is an inane question, inanely phrased, because your letters so admirably inform me of your version of tricks.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Slang moves fast, and already there are terms from earlier this year that are phrasing out of popularity.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The tariff letters are worded aggressively in Trump’s style of writing.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
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This year’s question was worded a bit differently, and the inclusion of Canales, Morgan and Tilis might have contributed to a more positive response.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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“Couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/couch. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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