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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Sports features prominently across day one, with JioStar sports and live experiences CEO Ishan Chatterjee examining sport as a platform for fandom, AI and commerce, followed by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta on cricket’s global expansion and La Liga president Javier Tebas on fan engagement and enforcement.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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Congolese health authorities have previously said contact tracing has been hampered by community resistance in some areas and by the rapid expansion of the outbreak into new health zones, increasing the workload for surveillance teams.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 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
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The expanse of a cookie, its crumbly craters and molten rivulets, is a playground for the pastry chef.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the middle of the park, find vast expanses of the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert on trails like the Lower Burro Mesa Pour-off Trail or Chimneys Trail.—
Carrie Dennis,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
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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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The fluid fabric feels luxe next to a cozy knit, and the length creates a dramatic yet elegant silhouette that works for holiday parties or a leisurely city stroll.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Dec. 2025
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The blood clot was at least 14 inches long and ran the length of his thigh.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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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Ranging from seemingly endless desert plains to rugged mountain ranges, the region is filled with scenic drives, plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure, and best of all, wide-open spaces that let the imagination roam free.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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D’Arcy compares the final stretch of waiting for the series to be released to being in transit on a long journey.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The grueling stretch will likely make or break the team’s outlook for the rest of the season.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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