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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
Supporters blanketed television in political ads, tapping former President Barack Obama and other party stars to urge Californians to vote yes in spots that aired during the World Series.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Greenpeace’s final stop on its island tour this year was Rongelap Atoll, which was blanketed by ash from the Castle Bravo test on Bikini, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) to the northwest.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The wide-open Washington receivers that ran free in the first half were blanketed.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Caribbean is blanketed in storm watches and warnings, including hurricane warnings for all of Jamaica and the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
When the asteroid struck Earth, a cloud of dust laced with iridium, a metal common in meteorites, blanketed the planet.
—Dino Grandoni The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Either way, the 80-plus-degree coat of sunshine that blanketed the region the past few days was set to be a memory, according to the National Weather Service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Dirt blanketed the dealership’s sign and outdoor vehicles, according to the station.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Though neither teen was even remotely wealthy, Mouse’s life was blanketed with a security Tupac’s lacked.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2025
Greenpeace’s final stop on its island tour this year was Rongelap Atoll, which was blanketed by ash from the Castle Bravo test on Bikini, about 125 miles (200 kilometers) to the northwest.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The wide-open Washington receivers that ran free in the first half were blanketed.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
The Caribbean is blanketed in storm watches and warnings, including hurricane warnings for all of Jamaica and the Cuban provinces of Granma, Santiago de Cuba, Guantanamo, and Holguin.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
When the asteroid struck Earth, a cloud of dust laced with iridium, a metal common in meteorites, blanketed the planet.
—Dino Grandoni The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Either way, the 80-plus-degree coat of sunshine that blanketed the region the past few days was set to be a memory, according to the National Weather Service.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
Dirt blanketed the dealership’s sign and outdoor vehicles, according to the station.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2025
Though neither teen was even remotely wealthy, Mouse’s life was blanketed with a security Tupac’s lacked.
—Jeff Pearlman, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanketed
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Each branch is fully coated for a realistic look of snow, and shoppers say the flocking won’t shed throughout the season.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
11 Nov. 2025
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Drizzle salad with 1/4 cup of the Dressing and toss again until evenly coated.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The green silk brocade dress featured a delicate pearl shoulder strap detail, a cap sleeve on one arm, a low-cut neckline and a floor-length design that concealed her shoes.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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What, then, would West have made of Nat’s body, even concealed under a halter top?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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First responders were dispatched to the scene, and the fire was extinguished in under an hour.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Emergency responders, including firefighters from Bradford County, arrived on scene shortly after the crash was reported and extinguished the blaze caused by the accident.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Later that day, the parents of other dancers and talent-show participants complained that my afro had covered up their kids on-screen.—
Questlove,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The designer, known for his sustainable approach to fashion, made the Mudac’s modernist building pop with a selection of his exuberant beaded creations, and covered an entire room in recycled colored plastic balls in a preview of his upcoming venture into interior design.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fresh evidence of how internal dissent was suppressed for the sake of diplomatic relationships exposes a broader crisis of impunity for crimes committed against journalists, and the failure of states to hold other states accountable.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This may have resulted in cooling that had until now suppressed the sublimation of water ice to steam.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Blanketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanketed. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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