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
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The winery offers a variety of outdoor seating reservation options, from fire pits to picnic blankets to a barn that works for larger groups.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In November 2022, police discovered Ivy dead inside a bedroom in their Kansas City apartment, wrapped in blankets.
—Laura Bauer
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Jimenez got rid of Williams’ cellphone, blankets, towels, furniture and other items connected to the murder to destroy evidence.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Just a few thoughtful adjustments can help keep children's clothing, bedding, and blankets clean, comfortable, and gentle on sensitive skin.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Servers circulate trays of carrot tartare, and, curiously, for such an interesting, monied crowd, pigs in blankets.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Gesick worked shifts at the local food bank, helped at a family literacy night, collected blankets and toys for animals, and was a leader in her Vacation Bible School.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
It could be named for the thick fog that blankets the island, which captured the imaginations of sailors and whalers first arriving to its port starting in the 17th century.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Bored by the beige that blankets most homes in the area, Everett swerved in the opposite direction.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Kids, and kids at heart, race out to make a snowman after a winter storm blankets the ground.
—Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 18 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
Noun
That famous summer, at the fireworks in Versailles, every streaking green flame shook a sheet of light across the crowd sitting on blankets on the lawns.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.
—Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The winery offers a variety of outdoor seating reservation options, from fire pits to picnic blankets to a barn that works for larger groups.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
In November 2022, police discovered Ivy dead inside a bedroom in their Kansas City apartment, wrapped in blankets.
—Laura Bauer
june 2, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Jimenez got rid of Williams’ cellphone, blankets, towels, furniture and other items connected to the murder to destroy evidence.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Just a few thoughtful adjustments can help keep children's clothing, bedding, and blankets clean, comfortable, and gentle on sensitive skin.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Servers circulate trays of carrot tartare, and, curiously, for such an interesting, monied crowd, pigs in blankets.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Gesick worked shifts at the local food bank, helped at a family literacy night, collected blankets and toys for animals, and was a leader in her Vacation Bible School.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 June 2026
Verb
Come winter, when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
It could be named for the thick fog that blankets the island, which captured the imaginations of sailors and whalers first arriving to its port starting in the 17th century.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Bored by the beige that blankets most homes in the area, Everett swerved in the opposite direction.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Kids, and kids at heart, race out to make a snowman after a winter storm blankets the ground.
—Victoria Hoffmann, Christian Science Monitor, 18 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blankets
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the palate, the whiskey delivers a medium-to-full-bodied texture with a pleasantly oily mouthfeel that coats the tongue without feeling heavy.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The long silhouette gives you ample coverage and hides pesky sweat spots (like the inner thighs), while still offering a lightweight feel.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But this spectacular view hides some interesting details.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
27 May 2026
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Desmond successfully uncorks a stone plug at the island's core and extinguishes the light.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 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
Noun
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This sleepy surface conceals the racial and religious tensions between locals and the transient workers who cross the border for employment.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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In Vidal’s telling, the trashy sensationalism of Hearst’s proto-clickbait conceals a tremendous political power.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Indeed, Salome’s lascivious dance of the seven veils was once more shocking for audiences than her execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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“Blankets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blankets. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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