as in cloak
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
a blanket of fog concealed the view of the harbor
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as in general
belonging or relating to the whole
a blanket promise of amnesty for everyone with overdue library books
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1
as in to coat
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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2
as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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3
as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blanket
Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Jack Jones committed a pass interference on one play but had blanket coverage on another....
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The unexpected storm swept through the high plains (the Altiplano and Chajnantor Plateau), blanketing terrain normally devoid of moisture.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 23 July 2025
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Noun
From light blankets to sheet sets to cooling comforters, these pieces are how to get through hot, stuffy summer nights.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Jack Jones committed a pass interference on one play but had blanket coverage on another....
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Add in those warm layers with this pretty blanket scarf that can be wrapped in a bunch of different ways.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Verb
Wildfires hit a record-breaking pace in Canada in 2023, when New York City was blanketed in an orange haze.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
The unexpected storm swept through the high plains (the Altiplano and Chajnantor Plateau), blanketing terrain normally devoid of moisture.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
Noun
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The cloak represents the emotional intelligence required to discern when to engage and when to protect one's energy.—
Carla D. Thompson Payton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Whereas Survivor and Big Brother are much more like cloak and dagger.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Airport officials believed the city was moving money, which according to state law should be dedicated to paying off the bonds, to the city's general fund and then using it for purposes other than paying off the bonds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Aug. 2025
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Browns general manager Andrew Berry explained why the team signed Bond.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For a delicious, air fryer-friendly cheese recipe, try coating your cheese in breading.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Some dailies, for example, are coated with phospholipid, which is what cell membranes are made of.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Extraterrestrial Easter Eggs and Fun Facts – Uncover the references and characters from some of your favorite Pixar films hidden throughout Elio, along with other fun facts.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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From a sniping position, Hughes fired a fatal shot and then walked back to his truck hidden in a nearby field, investigators said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters extinguished the burning palm tree while another crew was sent to check the roof of the home, McDade said.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The boater first tried to extinguish the flames on the vessel at Flaming Gorge Reservoir at about 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, the Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For a few months each year when the veil of winter has faded, the road into the White Mountain Range is opened, allowing the curious and the adventurous a chance to explore this unique place.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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On the boat, the Shedd scientists make a coral cocktail combining equal amounts of different generic variations of coral into one tank.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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The days of blasting generic templates to 5,000 contacts are gone.—
John Hall,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Corina Vanek covers development for The Arizona Republic.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Diners don't need coupons or special passes to access the special menus covering breakfast, lunch and dinner.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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