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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When ready to serve, turn the jar upside down and let sit for 2 minutes so the dressing evenly coats the salad.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The sweet dust that coats these squares is a nice touch.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Carpets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carpets. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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