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 top half of Adair’s body is seen on the bed, while the lower half of his body is off the bed with his knees on the ground, according to court documents. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2025 There are real linen sheets on the bed, always pressed to perfection. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 One side has a fun geometric pattern to display on the bed or couch. L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 Police found the Smith & Wesson on the bed near Gonzalez and determined it was stolen by searching its serial number, the affidavit said. Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 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 13 Oct. 2025.

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