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
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Her sister, Conway Beach, and Hamburg’s daughter found her on the lawn, covered in couch cushions, People reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 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
There was like, many a night of sleeping on the couch.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2025
Her sister, Conway Beach, and Hamburg’s daughter found her on the lawn, covered in couch cushions, People reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 3 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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The International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, had said the accord was proving effective.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
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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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL, their parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
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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There is a strand of thinking along, to put it crudely, settler-colonial lines.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Plus, the act of putting a mask on in and of itself feels like peak self-care.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Transcribe phrases that resonate or challenge you.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Include how to phrase these questions tactfully and what responses might indicate a poor fit.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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