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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
Face Venus and place a white surface (a white card or sheet works well) also facing Venus. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026 Management and existing shareholders committed 392,979 pounds ($529,896), or approximately 28 percent of the target, according to the campaign’s key investment information sheet. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 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
  • But the team has maintained its commitment to San Antonio and framed its expansion into Austin as a plan to make the two cities one massive market.
    — Jared Weiss, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Yet for Asian countries that endured Japanese imperial rule and expansion, Yasukuni remains a symbol of Japan’s militarism.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of expansion
Verb
  • This material can be coated with a proprietary glaze called EverClean, which incorporates silver into the mix.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Toss the noodles to coat in the sesame oil, then divide between four serving bowls.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of coat
Noun
  • The closest thing to paradise around here may just be Coyote Valley Open Space Preserve, a 348-acre expanse spanning Morgan Hill and San Jose.
    — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But don’t just zero in on the constellation; make sure to let your eyes scan the broad expanse of the sky because meteors can streak across any part of it.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of expanse
Verb
  • During Sunday's game in Atlanta between the Dream and the Fever, at least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts bearing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of cover
Noun
  • Sammour points to 16-18 inches as the sweet spot, a length that settles at the collarbone and flatters nearly any neckline.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Wood is a big winger as well and can use his length to maintain possession and win battles.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of length
Noun
  • Through parts of the rainy season, Kio couldn’t be followed by the crew as the plains in the Maasai Mara became impassable.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Anoles are harmless lizards of 5 to 8 inches that thrive in the southern Piedmont and coastal plain, the state says.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of plain
Noun
  • The question for the next six weeks is whether those tumultuous stretches in April and July into August have done them in.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The schedule was difficult, but that four-game stretch to end 2024 in which DJ Lagway gripped the attention of the college football world was inspiring.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of stretch

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