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
Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2025
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
Much of this geological history has become apparent only in the past decade or so, after scientists blanketed the United States with seismometers and other instruments to illuminate geological structures hidden deep in Earth’s crust.
—Alexandra Witze, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Noun
And while trackers, watches, rings, podcasts, masks, blankets, and more all promise better sleep, few of them actually deliver.
—Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 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
Thick rainforests blanket the ground, hibiscus blooming under every tree.
—Hazlitt, 13 May 2025
Much of this geological history has become apparent only in the past decade or so, after scientists blanketed the United States with seismometers and other instruments to illuminate geological structures hidden deep in Earth’s crust.
—Alexandra Witze, JSTOR Daily, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
Noun
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For instance, forget the Vader helmet, that set is the first one to give Titans a cloak, which will be cool by itself.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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The cloak and the other grave goods suggest that the Caral culture developed both advanced fishing technology and artistic techniques.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Granlund was averaging approximately 1 point a game for the San Jose Sharks when Stars general manager Jim Nill sent the Sharks first- and third-round picks for Granlund and defenseman Cody Ceci on Feb. 1.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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When these systems break under the stress of abuse, neglect, or general incompetence, bad things happen.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Add oil: Choose an oil with a high smoke point, like vegetable, canola, or grapeseed oil, and swirl to coat the pan.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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The component is then coated with a typical clear-coat finish after the deposition procedure.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 May 2025
Verb
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At 19, Johnson married his wife Daphne and initially, was able to hide his drug use from her, the Johnson's clemency petition said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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This navy/stone style is one person’s solution to hiding their two dogs’ dark-colored fur.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames by 5 p.m., Meridian Fire Department spokesperson Jordan Robinson said in an email.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
21 May 2025
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Officials said the fire, initially limited to one floor, had been extinguished just after 10 p.m., but was on fire again early Tuesday, WUSA reported.—
Carol Ross Joynt,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the rich pigments easily veil dark circles, pigmentation, and blemishes with just a tiny dot of product.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 May 2025
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The deals were done secretly under a veil of nondisclosure agreements and an LLC called Golden Range, according to property records.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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This could have devastating consequences for the U.S. since generic drugs make up nearly 90% of prescribed drugs in America.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Fresenius Kabi also makes biosimilars, the generic forms of expensive biologic drugs such as Humira and Stelara.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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Sessions will cover safety and situational awareness and include basic self-defense skills.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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