as in cloaks
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 coats
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in hides
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in extinguishes
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blankets
Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Several residents in robes and blankets stood outside watching firefighters search the building and continue putting water on the roof.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Linens and bath textiles are by Bassols, and are complemented by Ezcaray blankets, as well as thoughtful welcoming touches such as sweets from La Pajarita, and Tiempo para Vivir amenities.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
The team has made more than 300 contacts and distributed more than 300 blankets, gloves and hand warmers since the winter storm began.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Directly underneath are two drawers large enough to store board games, puzzles, and books, and there’s a secondary shelf at the base that can house blankets and extra pillows.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Couples are stuck at home, often under blankets to stay warm, and nature takes its course.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Ensure guest rooms are stocked with plenty of extra blankets during the winter and, if not a ceiling fan, a portable fan for the summer to make their sleep environment even more suitable to their preferences.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Snow blankets the region A widespread snow event in March 2015 brought measurable snowfall across all of North Texas.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow typically blankets northern Arizona each winter, shaping travel, recreation and even wildfire season in the months that follow.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The 62% Valrhona Satilia dark chocolate option hits a careful balance of intensity and drinkability that blankets one’s mouth in a rich chocolate flavor without overwhelming it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Hike, walk, run, or bike in the warmer months, and when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become popular picks.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Lake effect snow blankets the region Lake effect snow was still falling on Veterans Day morning in the Great Lakes region, where some communities already had a foot of snow or more.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Folding sweaters helps protect the delicate material from stretching out, and these shelves can also be used to store towels, sheets, and blankets.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Several residents in robes and blankets stood outside watching firefighters search the building and continue putting water on the roof.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Jan. 2026
Linens and bath textiles are by Bassols, and are complemented by Ezcaray blankets, as well as thoughtful welcoming touches such as sweets from La Pajarita, and Tiempo para Vivir amenities.
—María Casbas, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
Cold-weather gear such as coats, gloves, hats, thermal socks, and blankets are especially important during freezing temperatures.
—Cheyenne Derksen, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
The team has made more than 300 contacts and distributed more than 300 blankets, gloves and hand warmers since the winter storm began.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
Directly underneath are two drawers large enough to store board games, puzzles, and books, and there’s a secondary shelf at the base that can house blankets and extra pillows.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Couples are stuck at home, often under blankets to stay warm, and nature takes its course.
—CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026
Ensure guest rooms are stocked with plenty of extra blankets during the winter and, if not a ceiling fan, a portable fan for the summer to make their sleep environment even more suitable to their preferences.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
During the winter months, when snow blankets much of the country and fresh produce can feel limited, frozen vegetables are a reliable shortcut that Southern chefs turn to again and again.
—Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Snow blankets the region A widespread snow event in March 2015 brought measurable snowfall across all of North Texas.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 25 Jan. 2026
Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow typically blankets northern Arizona each winter, shaping travel, recreation and even wildfire season in the months that follow.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The 62% Valrhona Satilia dark chocolate option hits a careful balance of intensity and drinkability that blankets one’s mouth in a rich chocolate flavor without overwhelming it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Hike, walk, run, or bike in the warmer months, and when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become popular picks.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Lake effect snow blankets the region Lake effect snow was still falling on Veterans Day morning in the Great Lakes region, where some communities already had a foot of snow or more.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blankets
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Women in black cloaks with their faces and hands covered in line with their religious faith waited in the rain for limited amounts of food to be dispersed.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
22 Jan. 2026
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The campaign included guerrilla marketing tactics throughout Seoul, with individuals in black cloaks branded with the album logo appearing in districts like Gangnam, Seongsu, and Hongdae.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The molasses coats the sugar crystals, giving brown sugar its characteristic color, moisture, and caramel-like flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Dressing made with lemon, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce coats a blend of rice and red beans.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Due to the Doorman Clause, which prohibits actors with superpowers from performing in film and television, Simon hides his abilities.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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After the fish has dropped, a bucket of water from Enid Lake extinguishes the fire.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Other projectile powers satisfy in and out of combat, like the ice shot that extinguishes fires and freezes foes in their tracks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scientists have long theorized that the icy crust above the ocean conceals evidence of organic compounds and energy sources – the ingredients to life.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bedsure Twin Heated Blanket With a fleece top and faux shearling backing, the blanket’s thick fabric conceals the wires, giving it the feel of a cozy throw rather than a typical heated blanket.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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On March 12, 2003, someone called 911 to report people walking along a highway in Sandy, Utah, near Salt Lake City in long, white robes and veils, just like the pictures broadcast on America’s Most Wanted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Blankets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blankets. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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