on the bed
idiom
: on top of the sheets, blankets, and bedspread of a bed
He lay on the bed for a long time.
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The duo didn't waste any time in forming their unbreakable bond, as they can be seen cuddling up together on the bed and sleeping side by side.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Archie saw or smelled it or both, jumping right up on the bed and snuggling into Shannon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
That first time at the house flipping around on the bed, was that all him?
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The Saatva Classic has zoned support and a lumbar wire that’s designed to keep the spine aligned and hips supported (our tester could even feel this when lying on the bed).
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Archie saw or smelled it or both, jumping right up on the bed and snuggling into Shannon.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2024
That first time at the house flipping around on the bed, was that all him?
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 24 Oct. 2024
The Saatva Classic has zoned support and a lumbar wire that’s designed to keep the spine aligned and hips supported (our tester could even feel this when lying on the bed).
—Lindsay Boyers, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
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“On the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bed. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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