as in coating
to form a layer over
leaves carpeted the lawn
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Recent Examples of carpeting
Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
During the rainy winter and early spring months, otherworldly photos of the park make the rounds online, showing brilliant yellow, pink, and purple blooms carpeting an otherwise lunar landscape.
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Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 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.
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Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2023
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 May 2026
During the rainy winter and early spring months, otherworldly photos of the park make the rounds online, showing brilliant yellow, pink, and purple blooms carpeting an otherwise lunar landscape.
—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 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
See All Example Sentences for carpeting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpeting
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The Shanghai researchers say the coating can be applied using conventional automotive spray-coating techniques.
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According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing.
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Roadside assistance is included, covering towing, flat-tire service and lockout support.
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Lining and fully covering them is better still.
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“Carpeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpeting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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