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as in coated
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in extinguished
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blanketed
Jones lofted a pass to the end zone for Dulin while he was being blanketed by two-time first-team All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner.
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James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The care that Rush put into its Fifty Something Tour was evident from the moment the lights dropped and a slick video depicting a haunted retirement home blanketed the screens surrounding the stage.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The city’s Yaletown district has been blanketed with ‘Beautiful Game’ murals along walls and patios, showing the game’s most iconic moments from soccer stars legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Canada’s Alphonso Davies.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Video showed the walls of the complex blanketed with ash and the roof collapsed amid the remains of the structure.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
In 2023, when Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the East Coast, Target, Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot stores across eastern Pennsylvania sold out within days, per the Lehigh Valley News.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This slope near where skiers and snowboarders raced during the 2002 Winter Olympics is typically blanketed in snow all spring.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
The care that Rush put into its Fifty Something Tour was evident from the moment the lights dropped and a slick video depicting a haunted retirement home blanketed the screens surrounding the stage.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The city’s Yaletown district has been blanketed with ‘Beautiful Game’ murals along walls and patios, showing the game’s most iconic moments from soccer stars legends like Lionel Messi, Pelé, and Canada’s Alphonso Davies.
—Paula Newton, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
Video showed the walls of the complex blanketed with ash and the roof collapsed amid the remains of the structure.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 May 2026
The deposits that blanketed the volcanoes’ steep flanks were critical clues, Preine said.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 May 2026
Highlights include the raw sampler—mussels blanketed in a thick puree of herbs, scallop crudo bathed in homemade almond milk—and a bouillabaisse accompanied by insanely crunchy cheesy bread for sopping.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
In 2023, when Canadian wildfire smoke blanketed the East Coast, Target, Walmart, Lowe’s and Home Depot stores across eastern Pennsylvania sold out within days, per the Lehigh Valley News.
—Ryan Brennan
may 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
This slope near where skiers and snowboarders raced during the 2002 Winter Olympics is typically blanketed in snow all spring.
—David Condos, NPR, 19 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanketed
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Shrimp become juicy and sweet, zucchini and carrots are crisp-tender, and everything is nicely coated in the bright lemon pepper seasoning.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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The brand is also introducing a new category called Dunked, featuring tenders, wings, and sandwiches coated in sauce for a bold, flavor-forward experience.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
15 June 2026
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There has been upheaval all around us for more than twenty years, most of it concealed in the name of protecting the laughter.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The deck itself is designed to remain uncluttered, with mooring equipment concealed to preserve a clean and open environment.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Early on during the march, firefighters extinguished a Tesla that was set ablaze next to the central bus stop, and a phalanx of riot police cordoned off a secure area as a crowd congregated nearby.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire that was quickly extinguished.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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In Mississippi, Highway 49 was covered with up to three feet of water, stranding cars, local officials reported to the weather service.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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On her return journey, Luban covered about 4,350 miles.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
19 June 2026
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Those themes are compelling on paper, but they’re expressed through a confusing mix of abstraction and hyper-local specificity, hidden beneath biker rock riffs, and obscured through Allbrook’s wiry, wailing vocal delivery.—
Cassidy Sollazzo,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
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Ultimately, the core concern is corporate money in politics, with crypto PACs aggressively shaping elections by amplifying candidates whose records and funding sources are often obscured from voters.—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The development came after the judge ruled in May that evidence found during an initial search of Mangione's backpack must be suppressed, including a magazine, cell phone, passport and wallet.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The charge, involving the magazine that was suppressed by the court, was formally dismissed Wednesday.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Blanketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanketed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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