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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The Star brand, which was widely used and well-known across Latin America and Asia, was designated as the general entertainment tile.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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Instead, proceeds are gathered in a general pool of player revenue-sharing.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
6 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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One goalkeeper displayed his cues; the other ensured hers (and those of her opponent) remained hidden.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
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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And that’s what separates high-quality scenario work from generic simulation exercises.—
Thomas Posey,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Volumes for its company’s North American food division shrunk 1% in its most recent quarter, continuing a decline in snacking purchases as customers move toward more generic labels than name brands.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Will a $25,000 limit for the deduction cover everyone's tips for the year?—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Since March, noncitizen writers of the Stanford Daily have declined to cover pro-Palestinian protests and asked to remove previous articles on the topic, fearing that such reporting could jeopardize their legal immigration status, according to the lawsuit.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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