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as in coating
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blanketing
Spring is officially in the air in North Carolina, as marked by the yellowish-green pollen that has begun blanketing everything from cars to patio furniture.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Palisades and Eaton fires burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed at least 12,000 buildings, blanketing the ocean in ash for up to 100 miles offshore.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
When the hiker set out, temperatures were around 66°F, but by the time crews reached him, conditions had plummeted to 26°F with snow falling and a light layer blanketing the ground, complicating efforts for both the hiker and the rescuers.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Then, the Amazon Eero 6+ Mesh System is 30% off, blanketing your whole house with superfast Wi-Fi speeds for your entire family.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of blanketing the slope with a lawn that requires weekly attention, plant a groundcover that requires infrequent care.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Lots of dry snow blanketing an equal amount of bigger and intermediate runs, making Big White Ski Resort a great choice for mixed-level groups.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
By Monday, a potent low-pressure center will come ashore somewhere around the San Francisco Bay Area, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026
The Palisades and Eaton fires burned more than 40,000 acres and destroyed at least 12,000 buildings, blanketing the ocean in ash for up to 100 miles offshore.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
When the hiker set out, temperatures were around 66°F, but by the time crews reached him, conditions had plummeted to 26°F with snow falling and a light layer blanketing the ground, complicating efforts for both the hiker and the rescuers.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Then, the Amazon Eero 6+ Mesh System is 30% off, blanketing your whole house with superfast Wi-Fi speeds for your entire family.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of blanketing the slope with a lawn that requires weekly attention, plant a groundcover that requires infrequent care.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Guests are greeted by a wrought iron entry gate, courtyard and small forest of mature live oak trees blanketing the front of the home.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
Lots of dry snow blanketing an equal amount of bigger and intermediate runs, making Big White Ski Resort a great choice for mixed-level groups.
—Jonny Bierman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
By Monday, a potent low-pressure center will come ashore somewhere around the San Francisco Bay Area, blanketing the state in widespread precipitation and gusty winds.
—Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanketing
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The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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These are Chinese, of course, and are made by coating duck eggs in a paste of salt, wood ash, lime, and black tea and burying them among rice husks in huge ceramic jars for 100 days.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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Criminal gangs attempted to evade detection by concealing drugs in a banana shipment and on a vat of South American wine.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kevan Works, 66, faces single counts of first-degree murder and concealing a homicidal death, according to a Chicago Police Department news release.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cigar ashes were traced to Hilary Brooke Inman, 38, of Marion, who faces a misdemeanor charge of starting a woodland fire and not extinguishing it, state officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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There was a risk of electrocution, so firefighters needed to confirm with Xcel Energy that power to the area was out before extinguishing the vehicle fire, Smith said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday, the troubled pop star uploaded a video dancing in a sheer black bodysuit while covering her breasts with her hands.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has to be comfortable with the cost of a group outing, or someone else has to be comfortable covering them.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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To make your windows sparkle, make sure there are no smudges obscuring the spring sunlight.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thick or layered clouds can violate flight rules by obscuring visibility and increasing the risk of lightning strikes triggered by the rocket’s ascent.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is a pipeline-optionality story hiding inside a cash-flow machine.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Moss is low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and can thrive in various environments, benefiting gardens by controlling erosion and suppressing weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Echinacea may interact with caffeine and immune-suppressing medications, though more research is needed to confirm this.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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So much of her take on this artist in perpetual waiting revolves around sizing situations up, keeping cards close to vests, masking intents, letting tiny ripples in deceptively placid surfaces stand in for big displays.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Our planet’s gravity is far too strong, pinning the ultralight aerogels down and masking the subtle pressure of light.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Blanketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanketing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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