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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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Algae coats the native eelgrass.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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The agreement, which will begin in full in 2031, covers both digital and physical collectibles such as player jersey patches.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2026
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Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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“Carpets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpets. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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