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
Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The gap stood at roughly 29,000 votes, while about 200,000 ballots remained under review amid legal challenges and disputed tally sheets.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The house itself would be covered in sheets of Corten steel, pre-weathered by their Kansas City fabricator.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
For your bed specifically, opt for bamboo or microfiber sheets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The sheets have stains that are so set in they can't be removed.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
On the night of November 17, 1961, Marilyn Monroe was was wrapped in white silk sheets as photographer Douglas Kirkland prepared to take an iconic photo of the Hollywood goddess.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Let’s break it down by the jobs, which are numbered according to descending tear-off sheets on the contestants’ work stations.
—Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 16 June 2026
Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Investing in a decadent body butter is like upgrading your flimsy blanket to a plush throw or changing scratchy sheets for a luxurious cotton set—the small change makes a huge difference in your life.
—Irene Richardson, InStyle, 16 June 2026
The gap stood at roughly 29,000 votes, while about 200,000 ballots remained under review amid legal challenges and disputed tally sheets.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
The house itself would be covered in sheets of Corten steel, pre-weathered by their Kansas City fabricator.
—Fred A. Bernstein, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
For your bed specifically, opt for bamboo or microfiber sheets.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
The sheets have stains that are so set in they can't be removed.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
On the night of November 17, 1961, Marilyn Monroe was was wrapped in white silk sheets as photographer Douglas Kirkland prepared to take an iconic photo of the Hollywood goddess.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Verb
Reroll the dough sheets away from you into cylinders and loosely pinch them closed.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheets
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This is not even considering the dedication of vast expanses of farmland to solar farms.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The Okefenokee swamp's prairies are vast, watery expanses dotted with floating islands and stands of cypress and other trees.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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The ranch flavor is prominent and generously coats your fingers (in the best way).—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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Corporate and commercial expansions like The Bowl at Ballantyne have further transformed the south Charlotte neighborhood.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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The million-dollar-plus donations by local billionaire philanthropists, who are aging and may need medical treatment themselves, are aimed at improving cancer care, funding research to prevent and treat diseases, fueling major hospital expansions, and adding specialized pediatric care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The weather service office in Lincoln, which covers central Illinois, said Thursday that several tornadoes were reported with wind gusts up to 80 mph, as well as hail up to 3 inches in diameter.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Despite Mike Trout’s strong start to the season and strong stretches from starters José Soriano, Reid Detmers and Walbert Ureña, the Angels have had a worse first half this season with first-year manager Kurt Suzuki at the helm.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In between, there are stretches of wide valleys filled with junipers, pinyon pines, and jackrabbits peeking out from the sagebrush.—
Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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And because the magnetosphere blankets the entire globe, StormWall would serve as a collective shield for the entire planet, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
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Anyone else go to wild lengths?—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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