make the bed
phrase
: to neatly arrange the sheets, blankets, and bedspread on the bed
Don't forget to make the bed.
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But unlike the old model, this one can tidy up your living room and make the bed on demand.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
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“Make the bed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20bed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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