couch 1 of 2

noun

Definition of couchnext
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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verb

ˈkau̇ch How to pronounce couch (audio)
1
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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2
as in to crouch
to lie low with the limbs close to the body I couched behind the partition so as to avoid an awkward situation with my ex

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Recent Examples of couch
Noun
Don’t be fooled by the domes’ modest 700-square-foot dimensions; each dome includes big amenities such as a king-size bed, full dining table, couch, kitchenette, and custom bathroom (as well as heating and air conditioning). — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Balance your day from trail to studio, couch to commute and everywhere in between. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
Perhaps a book that couched Castaneda’s story more deeply in the context of the ’70s counterculture and the nature of cults past and present would make his story clearer. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Another helpful exercise, McCoy says, is to couch potentially thorny or negative interactions in the context of an overall positive situation. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for couch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for couch
  1. sofa
  2. say
  3. crouch
  4. express
  5. huddle
  6. put
  7. phrase
  8. word
Noun
  • Thoughtful pillow choices make your sofa feel inviting, layered, and less staged.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 7 Aug. 2026
  • While an option like the orange-and-white stripe accentuates the sofa’s inherent whimsy, it’d be easy to achieve a more serious look with one of the solid-colored upholstery options.
    — Alyssa Marino Williams, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sofa
Verb
  • The attack damaged a wall of a Wildberries warehouse in the Tver region north of Moscow, the region’s acting governor Vitaly Korolyov said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The New York Times, which first reported Rideout's release, said the 50-year-old had worked as a missionary in Niger for 19 years and was a pilot for SIM International.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of say
Verb
  • At one point, the video shows a bystander and two young children crouching behind a tree on the sidewalk on 41st Avenue as Castillo walked toward them just before an officer holding a stun gun blocked his path.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Melvin then tried walking out of the door, crouching down to continue his apologies in the frame.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of crouch
Verb
  • The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Fan reaction in Sacramento and online Fans of the artist have expressed both sympathy for the singer and ire over the show’s abrupt postponement.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of express
Verb
  • Jones and Ware huddled in the hallway outside Compton's courtroom for more than an hour, coming up with a temporary proposal that was acceptable to both sides.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The concern was echoed Friday by Jessica Steele, who huddled under an umbrella with her three children, hoping to hear from Pritzker.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of huddle
Verb
  • Willy Adames and Rafael Devers singled to start the fourth against Melton, putting runners at the corners.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As one University of Helsinki scholar of Chinese political economy put it, stablecoins can circulate beyond regulatory oversight, interfere with capital account management and complicate the central bank's control over settlement.
    — Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of put
Verb
  • It’s designed to interpret intent, so a request doesn’t necessarily have to be phrased as a precise smart home command.
    — Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Hafley came up with his point guard comparison months ago after watching film of Sieler repeatedly setting up his teammates for sack or, phrased more appropriately, dishing out assists to his teammates.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of phrase
Verb
  • That being said, neither of their statements seemed as strongly worded as UEFA’s and focused on not being consulted rather than the substance of the proposal.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • There isn’t a positive review in sight as the finders rip through strongly worded and insulting critiques from major music publications.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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