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
Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Like pods, detergent sheets must be stored in a moisture-free environment and can melt when exposed to high heat.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 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
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Noun
The floor is littered with markers, crayons, and sheets of paper.
—Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Like pods, detergent sheets must be stored in a moisture-free environment and can melt when exposed to high heat.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
Noun
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This latest deal on Fox Drive extends Super Micro’s expansion at three distinct tech hubs within a few minutes’ driving distance of the company’s headquarters at 980 Rock Ave.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The league is also currently in a rolling process of evaluating new expansion options, likely at fees even higher than Blank’s.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The result is often rich, sensorial textures that rinse clean, boost elasticity and shine, and leave hair bouncy (not flat or coated).—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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When you’re done, the surface should be coated with just a light touch of oil that adds to its shine without feeling greasy.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That changed recently with the completion of new buildings — holding among other accouterments a self-serve kitchen, a library, a cafe and a film studio — and third-floor classrooms that look out over that beautiful blue expanse, long a symbol of freedom and possibility.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Visit the sprawling estates of the island's interior to sip some of the world's best coffee amid the untouched expanses of the Blue Mountains.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The stint at left-back may be temporary, and an attempt to cover up squad deficiencies, but the school of thought at Everton heading into the campaign was that last season’s Branthwaite and Tarkowski partnership was their best way forward.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Cherry blossom graphics cover the oversize headboards of each bed as the focal point in an otherwise minimal space, while suites include floor-to-ceiling graphic murals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This interview has been edited for length and clarity.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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The striker and senior coaching staff have spoken at great length in these first few weeks about how exactly the 22-year-old will be used and supported in his adjustment.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Colorado has another day of fire and ice threats from the mountains into the plains.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The southern Interstate 25 corridor and the southeastern plains will also be under a red flag warning for fire danger on Tuesday, according to the weather service.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Phoenix shot the ball much more efficiently during that stretch.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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The only unsettled matter coming into the contest centered on whether or not LAFC stars Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga, who combined for four goals and three assists in the first leg, would play with the team navigating a stretch of four games over 12 days.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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