as in coats
to form a layer over
leaves carpeted the lawn
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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.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carpets
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Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The palate showcases roasted agave, lemon peel, white pepper, and spices, all riding on a firm, oily texture that coats the mouth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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It’s largely escaped detection outside the 617 area code, but NESN has stealthily developed arguably the most homegrown MLB crew on TV, so much so that just about everyone who covers the Sox was brought up within a 150-mile radius of Fenway Park.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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“Carpets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpets. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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