on the couch

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: receiving psychoanalytic treatment

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Sleep apnea still carries the stereotype of an older, overweight man snoring on the couch. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 Seeing your pup happily playing in the backyard or snoozing on the couch can provide reassurance for you without creating confusion for your dog. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Couples searching for at-home date ideas are looking for something better than another silent evening on the couch scrolling through phones. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 Some people like to curl up on the couch at night, while others spend their free time hiking mountains. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the couch

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“On the couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20couch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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