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
Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
For a more elaborate activity, project a movie onto a white sheet with a portable projector for an outdoor movie night.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 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
While Quince initially launched with both fashion and home products, the home category has expanded significantly beyond sheets and Turkish cotton towels to include chairs, sofas, lighting, cookware, and even an outdoor furniture collection.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
For a more elaborate activity, project a movie onto a white sheet with a portable projector for an outdoor movie night.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 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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Even Shea Theodore, technically, was acquired via trade, with the Golden Knights agreeing to select Clayton Stoner’s onerous contract from the Ducks in the expansion draft as the cost of acquisition.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Suzuki went on to establish Seven & i Holdings in 2005 and oversaw its expansion into a retail conglomerate.—
Reuters 20 hr ago,
CNN Money,
25 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Jen Rose Smith,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Both types benefit from careful timing and being coated with sauce, if desired, right after cooking.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Noun
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And like any mani, there’s all to play for on the expanse of your nails.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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From this location, the fitness center and pools enjoy commanding views of the coastal mountains and the expanse of Silicon Valley down to San Jose.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The idea to create a docu-fiction where a character is inserted into real-life environments to interact with unsuspecting locals came to Ribeiro after spending long periods of time in El Paso as a journalist covering immigration.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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Rose does not meet with the independent media that covers the Knicks.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Minimum board length is 9 feet or at least 3 feet over the competitor’s head.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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Letters will be edited for clarity and length.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and surrounding plain for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak.—
Baraa Anwer,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Despite the sweltering heat, the pilgrims gathered on the rocky hill and the surrounding plains for intense prayers that often mark a spiritual peak.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Making the Europa League always seemed like a stretch for a flawed squad, short in a number of key areas.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Their eight hits ended a franchise-record 11-game streak with seven or fewer hits, and the six runs ended a 13-game stretch with four or fewer runs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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