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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Recent Examples of sheet
Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Deal outline The complexity of a new grand bargain became apparent when the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in May released and approved a non-binding term sheet.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The tariff rollback fact sheet the White House released Friday said some fertilizers will no longer be subject to tariffs.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
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Noun
As for assembly, a team of ten people built the bed and dressed the sheets in the 90 minutes the islanders spent getting ready for their sexy slow-motion pillow fight.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 12 June 2026
Deal outline The complexity of a new grand bargain became apparent when the Alameda County Board of Supervisors in May released and approved a non-binding term sheet.
—Daniel Borenstein, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
Verb
The Company Store knows bedding—from mattresses to sheet sets to duvet inserts and pillows—all in a myriad of colorways and prints to suit every taste.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Nov. 2025
The tariff rollback fact sheet the White House released Friday said some fertilizers will no longer be subject to tariffs.
—Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
Noun
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An 89-72 win over the expansion Portland Fire on Sunday to close a 1-2 homestand felt more necessary than the Sparks might have wanted to admit.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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There will also be increased MARTA staffing to help manage large crowds on the train platforms, and expansion of the MARTA Hope program which helps riders experiencing mental health crises, substance abuse or homelessness.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Over time, however, they can get coated in pesky grime and dust that restricts airflow and makes things look dingy.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
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Regions like Brittany and Bordeaux have their own distinctive baking traditions, with buttery treats that come shaped like bicycle wheels or coated in beeswax.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The world's largest whale graveyard has been discovered at the bottom of the Indian Ocean by Chinese scientists, who found that the vast expanse of both new and ancient carcasses supports huge communities of deep-sea life.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The Okefenokee swamp's prairies are vast, watery expanses dotted with floating islands and stands of cypress and other trees.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Providers must also cover rent or mortgage payments, insurance, food, utilities, supplies, maintenance and regulatory requirements.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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According to the team at W Hotels, this will eventually get covered with a canopy of green as vegetation continues to grow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Letters are subject to editing for clarity and length.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
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Cycle length varies, ovulation doesn’t always land on day 14, and conditions like PCOS, thyroid disorders and perimenopause can shift the pattern significantly.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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There, buffalo roamed free within the ancient ruins of Magna Graecia in the low, alluvial plains just outside of Naples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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With the greatest risk from Denver International Airport and Aurora spreading out over the Colorado plains to Burlington.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Disney’s uniquely eco-conscious Vero Beach Resort sits on a serene stretch of sand that doubles as a loggerhead sea turtle nesting ground.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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This summer's stretch is rather long, with the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game, and the nation's 250th anniversary all bringing people to the City of Brotherly Love.—
Chilekasi Adele,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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