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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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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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
Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Bring your folding chairs and blankets and prepare to enjoy two live bands, kids activities, community vendors, food trucks and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Ancient accounts — including those of Roman writer Pliny the Younger — describe Pompeii's residents using objects to protect themselves as ash and debris blanketed the city.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But with blanket hiring freezes, labor market elasticity diminishes.
—Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Bring your folding chairs and blankets and prepare to enjoy two live bands, kids activities, community vendors, food trucks and more.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Adjective
This would also support a shift away from blanket LNT applications, particularly in environmental cleanup, where the stakes involve billions of dollars and decades of remediation.
—Anna Broughel, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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
Two of its three boosters made recovery landings back at neighboring Cape Canaveral Space Force Station touching down about eight minutes after liftoff at Landing Zones 40 and 2, and blanketing the Space Coast in a pair of sonic booms during reentry.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Ancient accounts — including those of Roman writer Pliny the Younger — describe Pompeii's residents using objects to protect themselves as ash and debris blanketed the city.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The picture shows Trump wearing a red cloak with his hand over someone’s forehead, appearing to heal them.—
Charlotte Hazard,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Much like the demonstrations two decades ago, organizers on Friday also called for a general boycott — no school, no work, no shopping — in an effort to demand that the country put workers above billionaires by taxing the rich.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The one issue for Banchero, and the Magic in general, was free-throw shooting.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Crispy, minty and coated in chocolate, these addictive treats consistently remain the Girl Scouts’ bestseller.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To add order, cabinets hide toys, there’s a small desk for homework, and East London Cloth café curtains filter the light.—
Katherine Burns Olson,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The Harrison County Health Department notes dark clothing resembles the shadows mosquitoes hide in.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Unfortunately, even that may not extinguish the twin fires.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Another threat was extinguished when Lane Thomas was caught between bases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Cassie pissily wearing her veil in the limo is kind of a slay.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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While tools for setting targets and identifying generic solutions are widely available, Chauhan added, what’s missing is a comparative prioritization tool capable of translating broad ambitions into facility-specific financial roadmaps.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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When using the sites, don’t just focus on the generic value of your vehicle, but look at what it’s been selling recently in your area.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Jackson Thompson is a sports reporter for Fox News Digital covering critical political and cultural issues in sports, with an investigative lens.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Uber One is included as a perk on select American Express travel credit cards, like the Amex Platinum, which offers up to $120 in annual statement credits to cover the full cost of a membership.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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