as in expanses
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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as in coats
to form a layer over
dust sheeted the floors of the old, abandoned house
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Recent Examples of sheets
Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These are some of the softest bed sheets out there, just take it from Alpert.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Pottery Barn’s Garment Wash Quilt is made with 100 percent linen fabric, and it’s filled with polyester for a hint of weight atop your sheets.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
But the law doesn’t address similar facilities like screen houses and hoop houses, which feature a metal frame with plastic sheets.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The model’s black dress was embroidered with holographic sequin sheets, giving the dress a chain metal illusion look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Spraying your pasta sheets will help seal ravioli perfectly.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The aforementioned deal sheets would often see people still toiling away well beyond midnight in order to get late business over the line.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Scalable production of sheets up to 550 mm wide is also possible, with the potential to make sheets hundreds of meters long.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
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The sheets go through a double brushing process, so they are guaranteed to be extra soft on both sides.
—Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These are some of the softest bed sheets out there, just take it from Alpert.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Pottery Barn’s Garment Wash Quilt is made with 100 percent linen fabric, and it’s filled with polyester for a hint of weight atop your sheets.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
But the law doesn’t address similar facilities like screen houses and hoop houses, which feature a metal frame with plastic sheets.
—Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
The model’s black dress was embroidered with holographic sequin sheets, giving the dress a chain metal illusion look.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Spraying your pasta sheets will help seal ravioli perfectly.
—Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The aforementioned deal sheets would often see people still toiling away well beyond midnight in order to get late business over the line.
—Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2025
Scalable production of sheets up to 550 mm wide is also possible, with the potential to make sheets hundreds of meters long.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheets
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Backcountry exploration When people seek a break from the pace of modern life and the demands of being digitally connected, national parks contain expanses of backcountry, where signs of civilization are sparse, and where profound natural beauty, adventure and solitude are still available.—
Jeffrey C. Hallo,
The Conversation,
4 Sep. 2025
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Much of the rest of the hike was dry and traversed gentle gravel bars or smooth limestone expanses, skirting the edges of grassy bluffs and rocky cliffs.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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In June 2008, it was revealed that two expansions — Heart of the Swarm and Legacy of the Void — would continue the campaign of Wings of Liberty, the base-game StarCraft 2 release.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Position for Continued Growth Thriving is more than just meeting immediate needs, planning big events, or building expansions.—
Rachelle Rutherford,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Gold has historically been considered a refuge during times of economic volatility, with investors flocking to the metal during stretches of inflation, fiat currency risks and political crises.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Caglianone also went through some difficult stretches.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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His droll voiceover, which warmly blankets and contextualizes his imagery, provides viewers an entrée into an worldview effortlessly engaged with culture, politics, and the smallest details of his private life.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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And the Eero Pro 6E, at $150 off, blankets your home in a fast, reliable Wi-Fi 6E mesh network while easily managing smart home gear.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Frequent flyers will go to great lengths to avoid checking their luggage, going so far as wearing their bulky hiking boots on the plane or vacuum-sealing their clothes before packing them into their carry-on.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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