doss (down)

verb

ˈdȯs How to pronounce doss (down) (audio)
Definition of doss (down)next
chiefly British
as in to retire
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. retire
  2. bed
  3. turn in
Verb
  • Megill retired Richie Palacios on a grounder to second to end it, threw his arms in the air and was mobbed by teammates near the mound while Brewers fans celebrated in the stands.
    — Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Amid the onset of Parkinson’s disease, Lincoln retired from the museum in 2014.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of retire
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  • Despite his efforts to confuse the crime scene, Overton's DNA was found in separate tests conducted in 1996 and 1998, matching a bedding sample from the MacIvors' home.
    — CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Peacock Alley down duvets and Frette bedding provide cozy places to sleep, and seven of the eight rooms feature king beds.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of bed
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  • Previously best known for mercurial supporting turns in projects ranging from Smile 2 to Novocaine, here Nicholson helps anchor a starry fall release for Netflix.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Fourteen candidates filed on the last day for 2027 hopefuls to turn in their nominating petitions, as mayoral candidates lugged in their stacks of signatures with some personal flair.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Doss (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doss%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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