as in expansion
a wide space or area
from the bow of our ship all we could see was an impenetrable sheet of fog
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as in to coat
to form a layer over
dust sheeted the floors of the old, abandoned house
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Recent Examples of sheet
Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Economic earnings, which account for changes to the balance sheet and represent the true profits of the business, are $55 million over the TTM.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2023
Material: Polyethylene sheeting with EPS foam The 32 Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Women of 2023, Including Mindy Kaling's Pick
Things to Consider Before Buying a Hot Tub Cover
Cover Type
There are a few types of hot tub covers available today, including hard covers, soft covers, and spa blankets.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Changes in the following fields will auto-calculate and update the sheet.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Economic earnings, which account for changes to the balance sheet and represent the true profits of the business, are $55 million over the TTM.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Some of the larger items that will be exempt from sales taxes include a portable generator with a sales price of $3,000 or less, a tarpaulin or another kind of waterproof sheeting with a sales price of $100 or below, and a ground anchor system totaling $100 or less.
—Eden Villalovas, Washington Examiner, 28 Aug. 2023
Material: Polyethylene sheeting with EPS foam The 32 Best One-Piece Swimsuits for Women of 2023, Including Mindy Kaling's Pick
Things to Consider Before Buying a Hot Tub Cover
Cover Type
There are a few types of hot tub covers available today, including hard covers, soft covers, and spa blankets.
—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
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The news marks the first international expansion for Jackson’s FAST network.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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The expansion of the child tax credit in the House and Senate versions of the bill is less than many pro-family conservatives would have liked.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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Add 1/2 cup of warm dressing and toss to coat the ingredients evenly.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Sear in a hot pan coated in a thin layer of oil until the meat is browned to your liking.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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Over the past decade, researchers have conducted multiple experiments using vast expanses of water and ice that are designed to search for neutrinos, which could shed light on mysterious cosmic rays, the most highly energetic particles in the universe.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
20 June 2025
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Located in Santa Paula, the $10 million Converse Ranch is a 117-year-old riverside expanse of more than 174 acres.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
17 June 2025
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Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2025
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While most Medicare and Medicaid plans pay for weight loss drugs for diabetics, they aren’t currently covered for obesity.—
Sonya Collins,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Note: This conversation has been edited for clarity and length.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Rae’s debut full length studio album, Addison, was released earlier this month, landing at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 album chart.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
17 June 2025
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High-end tour operators have followed suit as well, with itineraries offering the drama of the African plains—without the day and a half of travel required to get there.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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Among the new offerings? Open-World Racing: Drive across cities, plains, deserts and oceans in a seamless world with roads connecting different race courses for the first time in the series.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Crow-Armstrong’s actions parallel a difficult stretch for the Cubs.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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As the race was entering the final stretch, Mamdani walked the length of Manhattan, documenting the roughly 13-mile (21 kilometer) trip by posting photos and videos of his interactions along the way.—
Philip Marcelo,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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