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
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
After being confirmed by the Senate as DNI, Gabbard cut nearly 30% of the office's staff, the office said in a fact sheet issued in August 2025, which detailed her plans to make further reductions in head count.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 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
Linen fibers, which are derived from the flax plant, are naturally hypoallergenic, absorbent, and antibacterial, so all of us also looked for sheets without synthetic fibers to suit sleepers with sensitive skin.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
After being confirmed by the Senate as DNI, Gabbard cut nearly 30% of the office's staff, the office said in a fact sheet issued in August 2025, which detailed her plans to make further reductions in head count.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 5 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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Typically this involves coating the inside with cooking oil and turning the smoker on to burn off any residue and re-season it.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
4 June 2026
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Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Noun
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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 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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Wembanyama’s length can erase most players’ angles.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2026
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Its value depends on a combination of its performance on various benchmarks, reliability, latency, context length, integration into business systems, and the skill of the operator.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 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
Noun
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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 11 Jun. 2026.
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