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
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Avoid using abrasive materials or harsh cleaners on non-stick baking sheets to prevent damaging the coating and compromising their effectiveness over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Use a product like Rain-X Shower Door Water Repellant to encourage water to sheet off the glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
That being said, this finishing layer is generally extremely thin—only about the thickness of a couple of sheets of paper.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Avoid using abrasive materials or harsh cleaners on non-stick baking sheets to prevent damaging the coating and compromising their effectiveness over time.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Use a product like Rain-X Shower Door Water Repellant to encourage water to sheet off the glass.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s neutrality preserved the republic’s future, enabling economic expansion under the funding system Hamilton designed, territorial growth through the Louisiana Purchase and beyond, and eventual emergence as a great power capable of tipping global balances.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sports Equipment While the dishwasher isn't ideal for cleaning baseball caps, uniforms, or equipment heavily-coated with mud, a trip through a dishwasher cycle is ideal to remove bacteria and odors from mouth guards and hard plastic shin guards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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The outer layer of the capsule is made from gelatin coated with a layer of cellulose and either molybdenum or tungsten, which blocks any RF signal from being emitted.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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These different, yet related, sights are all found within the nearly 30,000-acre expanse of Arenal Volcano National Park in north-central Costa Rica.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the follow-up to his first novel, Lincoln in the Bardo, Saunders again uses the liminal space between life and death — and a specter nostalgic for life as a guide — to examine grief, guilt, and the expanses and limitations of empathy.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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Still, the media continued to extensively cover the murder with baseless claims.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Whether high winds topple the tree in your backyard or lead to roof damage, your homeowner's policy should cover the damage.—
Kristine Lazar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Le Bop Marcella Barrel Pants fit the bill, featuring a stylish cropped length, horseshoe silhouette, and discreet covered elastic waistband.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Look for models with a telescoping handle that is long enough to reach the wall when fully extended, and that can be retracted to a shorter length for easy storage.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Those like the western diamondbacks are usually found in desert and plains habitats, Pandelis said, and are in the outer edge of their range in the D-FW area.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Typically, they can be found in diverse environments like arid plains, woodlands, grasslands and rainforests.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Crafted from 100% cotton, the fabric delivers the soft stretch and cozy feel of your favorite T-shirt while being gentle on the skin.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Last week, as drivers got back to their routine commutes after the holiday stretch, prices jumped.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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