carpets

present tense third-person singular of carpet

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Recent Examples of carpets Found in small quantities in the solar wind, He-3 is implanted in the lunar regolith, the layer of loose, fragmented material that carpets the terrain of the moon. Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
  • The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • The ranch flavor is prominent and generously coats your fingers (in the best way).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The money from that contingency fund would be distributed to the city only after LA28 covers its own costs, according to the city’s summary.
    David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • It often gets grouped with convertible clothing, which covers pieces that change in other ways, like zip-off legs or adjustable lengths.
    Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

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“Carpets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpets. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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