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 bottom of the outer layers is made of non-slip material to keep it in place while your pup snoozes and lounges on the bed.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Its head-turning frame features bright blue arches and a matching upholstered headboard, while an integrated LED serves as a dimmable reading light with switches located on the bed’s back legs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Flashes of green enhance the nature theme, while a mix of patterns on the bed ups the sophistication of the space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Step 4: Plant Stem Cuttings Place stem cuttings on the bed of planting medium (perlite or moss) and gently push the stem down a bit for full contact.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Its head-turning frame features bright blue arches and a matching upholstered headboard, while an integrated LED serves as a dimmable reading light with switches located on the bed’s back legs.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
Flashes of green enhance the nature theme, while a mix of patterns on the bed ups the sophistication of the space.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
Step 4: Plant Stem Cuttings Place stem cuttings on the bed of planting medium (perlite or moss) and gently push the stem down a bit for full contact.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Feb. 2025
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“On the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20bed. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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