BEDFAST Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

bedfast

adjective

Definition of bedfast

as in bedridden

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bedridden

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Though the series went on to cast a new Darrin, York remained bedridden for months and reportedly struggled with an addiction to painkillers, per a 2024 special about the series.

— Justine Fisher, PEOPLE, 12 Oct. 2026
Just before she’s kicked to the proverbial curb, however, she’s offered a hefty publishing advance to finish Verity Crawford’s (Anne Hathaway) bestselling book series after a car accident left the renowned author bedridden.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 6 Oct. 2026

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