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
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
These bed sheets are made from 100 percent cotton in a percale weave — the same fabric as the above mattress topper.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
This is my Goldilocks restaurant, fancy but not too fancy, with black leather chairs on chrome stalks and light slanting in through translucent sheets of glass.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Dense smoke filled the air and small sheets of ash fell on the residents of the Southern Comfort RV Park on Southwest 344th Street.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Earlier projections of tariff costs were primarily forecasts based on political announcements and fact sheets, which do not always neatly lay the path for how consumers will be impacted.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Powder detergents may increase friction during washing, while many pods and detergent sheets contain polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a dissolvable plastic that may not fully break down in wastewater systems.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Wait, are those sheets on sale?
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Specifically, quick-dry sheets.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
The bench-seat cushion comes off to reveal a fold-out mattress that fits both full and queen size sheets, so this bed comfortably fits two people.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
These bed sheets are made from 100 percent cotton in a percale weave — the same fabric as the above mattress topper.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
This is my Goldilocks restaurant, fancy but not too fancy, with black leather chairs on chrome stalks and light slanting in through translucent sheets of glass.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Dense smoke filled the air and small sheets of ash fell on the residents of the Southern Comfort RV Park on Southwest 344th Street.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
Earlier projections of tariff costs were primarily forecasts based on political announcements and fact sheets, which do not always neatly lay the path for how consumers will be impacted.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Powder detergents may increase friction during washing, while many pods and detergent sheets contain polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), a dissolvable plastic that may not fully break down in wastewater systems.
—Ryan Brennan
may 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Wait, are those sheets on sale?
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Specifically, quick-dry sheets.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 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
Noun
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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This former mining hub with a population of about 170 is sandwiched between the vast expanses of Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Continue cooking and tossing until the tomato and fat merge to create a beautiful, glossy sauce that coats the pasta, about 30 seconds more.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Ngo coats the nail with a matte primer, which creates a smooth base, before buffing eye shadow across the surface with a nail sponge.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Goodspeed is equally skeptical of the notion that governments can juice expansions to offset future downturns.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The pop-ups, the merch, the restaurant, the theater, the listening parties and other upcoming expansions into the real world seem designed to preserve the studio’s cool factor and anchor its growth in the fabric of New York.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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Julia Gomez is a Trending reporter for USA TODAY and covers invasive species, space phenomena, scientific studies, natural disasters and trending news.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Elsewhere, Lirian Santos brings Brazilian soccer-fashion crossover from London, Papa Pincus turns Arsenal-fan obsession into running comedy, Bi Goes covers São Paulo matchday energy, and Skiper raps over highlights from Monterrey.—
Maureen Kerr,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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An infinity-edge pool stretches toward the horizon, while expansive Ipe wood decks, flamed granite terraces, and an outdoor kitchen frame sweeping bay views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Naz Reid took the fateful elbow to the neck from a frustrated Wembanyama and finished with 15 points and nine rebounds to help the Timberwolves finish strong after some shaky stretches.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Come winter, when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular.—
Vivian Chung,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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It could be named for the thick fog that blankets the island, which captured the imaginations of sailors and whalers first arriving to its port starting in the 17th century.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Flowers dappled the mid-lengths, with a real ’70s feeling volume throughout.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The filmmaker’s choice to allow small details, like his mother spending a month’s salary for photos of her children (especially when the photos are somewhat mediocre), is a very effective way to highlight the lengths people go just to remember.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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