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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
Diesel fuel that is intended for off-road uses such as agriculture is exempt from federal and state excise taxes, and it is dyed for law enforcement purposes, the White House explained in a fact sheet. — Nicholas Ingram, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 The 150 large sheets of parchment that go inside the book were kept separate from the cover and remain in safe keeping. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
That weather — sheeting rain and biting cold — hadn’t looked so ideal seven minutes in when Nordi Mukiele slipped. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 1 Dec. 2025 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 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
  • In addition to being the league’s most valuable franchise, the Valkyries now hold the record for the fastest advancement to the Finals for an expansion team, making it to the championship in only their second season.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The plan is to grow to 100 million in 2028, once a gas-processing expansion is complete.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansion
Verb
  • Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil Have cleansing oils left your skin feeling coated in a greasy film?
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The baits are around the size of a matchbox and coated with fishmeal to attract raccoons.
    — Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • Imagery, in its poetic sense, is unbridled by the laws of the real, unconcerned with replication, devoted instead to the rolling expanse of attempt.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • National monuments are designed to protect specific locations and objects, such as archaeological or historical sites, whereas national parks have a broader purpose including recreation and the preservation of vast expanses of wilderness.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of expanse
Verb
  • In the bathrooms, neutral stone covers floors and bathtubs, and the lighting and mirrors are notably flattering.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The route is expected to come into service next summer, albeit using slower trains that won’t cover the planned 316 miles.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • Advertisement There are, in fact, chapters that have gone to great lengths to limit binge drinking.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of length
Noun
  • Extreme to moderate heat warnings are in place for more than 34 million Californians, with temperatures forecast to reach between 92 and over 105 degrees, including along the coastal plains.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Thousands of turbines already stand across the plains and high desert.
    — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of plain
Noun
  • Past the lobby lie the consortium’s constellation of swimming pools (four total, including one Nobu-exclusive, adults-only dip) and, across the bustling boardwalk, a stretch of beach with loungers reserved just for guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Arrive at the consultation with your medication details, an honest account of recent sun exposure, and the dates of your next cruise, wedding, or outdoor work stretch.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretch

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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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