carpeting

verb

Definition of carpetingnext
present participle of carpet
as in coating
to form a layer over leaves carpeted the lawn

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Recent Examples of carpeting In Angra dos Reis, there are dramatic mountain vistas, verdant jungle carpeting every ridge and islet, and warm, cerulean water. — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 The landscape is different here, with yellow and pale green grasses carpeting the foothills and peaks that are still capped with snow even in the warmth of September. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpeting
  1. coating
  2. covering
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  • But soon after a contractor completed work on a protective blue liner, and the pool was refilled, there were reports of coating floating at the surface.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
  • May 12, 2026 – After additional rain delays on May 10 - 11, coating product spraying continues.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coating
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  • Journalists argue this creates a severe conflict of interest and raises critical data security concerns, especially given past assaults on reporters covering immigration enforcement.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Said alleges that the companies later mishandled her requests for medical accommodations following an assignment covering the 2022 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of covering

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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpeting. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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