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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Making sure to show her love, Lexi curled up on the bed with Katie.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Hassan confirmed the authenticity of the video, and said the man on the bed was indeed his brother.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Kelly then grabbed her by the arm and threw her on the bed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025
Available in eight colors, the quilted comforter looks great on the bed alone.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
Hassan confirmed the authenticity of the video, and said the man on the bed was indeed his brother.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2025
Kelly then grabbed her by the arm and threw her on the bed.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 25 Mar. 2025
Available in eight colors, the quilted comforter looks great on the bed alone.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the bed
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“On the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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