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noun

ˈshēt How to pronounce sheet (audio)
Definition of sheetnext
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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verb

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
Noun
Cover the entire shrub with a heavy, light-blocking tarp or black plastic sheet to prevent photosynthesis. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Its 35-sheet automatic document feeder was more spacious than most other printers in this price range. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 4 July 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 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 See All Example Sentences for sheet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
  1. expansion
  2. coat
  3. expanse
  4. cover
  5. length
  6. plain
  7. stretch
Noun
  • Continue reading … BENCH BRAWL — Democratic lawmaker calls for SCOTUS expansion, says GOP 'stole' seats.
    — , FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Depicting the rise and spectacular fall of an Anglo- and Euro-centric civilization, the series was originally presented as an allegorical warning about imperial expansion to the then-young nation.
    — Cat Dawson, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of expansion
Verb
  • The resulting design starts with aluminum cabinetry powder-coated in buyer's color selection and embellished with bamboo trim throughout.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Toss together okra and cornmeal in a large bowl until okra is evenly coated.
    — Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • The Gobi Desert is a vast, cold semi-arid and arid expanse stretching across 500,000 square miles of Mongolia and northern China.
    — Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • As the sun rose in in Louisville, Kentucky, some gathered at Historic Locust Grove, a green expanse where famous Americans like Meriwether Lewis and William Clark once met, to celebrate the United States' diversity.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of expanse
Verb
  • They’re also covered in soft, breathable mesh that offers airflow during walks and workouts.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The corporate sponsor behind Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, was forced to cover up its logo for the duration of the World Cup.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • Shorts are easier, and the brand’s European linen pair is just the right length.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • The Metro City Tote is slightly wider in length and shorter in height than the OG Metro Tote.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 July 2026
Definition of length
Noun
  • The daily rotating menu draws from various stops along the route; that night, I was served a zesty octopus, caught in Perth and paired with chimichurri and saltbush, an herb native to arid interior plains like the ones surrounding Kalgoorlie.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • But when fire conditions spike, AI algorithms will automatically recalculate the region’s electricity flow, diverting power away from fragile forest lines and routing it through safer plains or underground urban corridors.
    — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026
Definition of plain
Noun
  • The Warriors then began the third with a 25-4 run, a stretch during which the Heat missed 15 of 16 shots.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
  • Drives along this nearly seven-mile stretch between Los Padres National Forest and the Ventana Wilderness Area offer breathtaking ocean views and classic stops like cliffside restaurant Nepenthe and cozy Deetjen's Big Sur Inn.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of stretch

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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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