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
Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
He’d been entranced by the big rolls of paper and the long sheets of it running through the air, from one part of the press to another.
—Beth Gardiner, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In a region suffering from years of drought, Hotel Casa del Limonero has implemented conscious consumption measures (in addition to the pool's reduction, sheets and towels are changed every three days unless requested otherwise) and gentle reminders throughout about Andalusia's precious resource.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
While a scalloped edge will romanticize floral sheets even further, when paired with a deep navy hue and a more loopy motif your bedding set will skew coastal.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
But Grewal says people who share a bed with a pet or apply lotion before sleeping should wash their flannel sheets more often.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
The breathable weave promotes ventilation all night long, and the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring they’re made without specific harmful chemicals.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Using Downy dryer sheets to remove static from wavy fur coats.
—Andrew Norman Wilson, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
He’d been entranced by the big rolls of paper and the long sheets of it running through the air, from one part of the press to another.
—Beth Gardiner, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
In a region suffering from years of drought, Hotel Casa del Limonero has implemented conscious consumption measures (in addition to the pool's reduction, sheets and towels are changed every three days unless requested otherwise) and gentle reminders throughout about Andalusia's precious resource.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2026
While a scalloped edge will romanticize floral sheets even further, when paired with a deep navy hue and a more loopy motif your bedding set will skew coastal.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 23 Feb. 2026
But Grewal says people who share a bed with a pet or apply lotion before sleeping should wash their flannel sheets more often.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 22 Feb. 2026
The breathable weave promotes ventilation all night long, and the sheets are Oeko-Tex certified, ensuring they’re made without specific harmful chemicals.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 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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Large expanses of glass can counter the radiator's efforts to heat the room.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Under her latest alias, Angel Marcloid offers a beguiling collection of modular synth experiments that cycle between harsh textures and monochromatic expanses.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Dark chocolate coats a soft jelly orange interior made with real orange juice concentrate—no artificial flavoring.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Honey coats the throat and may help reduce coughing, making the combo especially soothing.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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In addition to her Oscar-winning acting work, Paltrow is the founder of goop, multiple category-ensemble of brands, including goop Beauty, GWYN, and goop Kitchen, a fast-growing, health-forward take-out and delivery concept with 13 locations and new market expansions underway.—
Marc Malkin,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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For EssilorLuxottica, the burgeoning demand for AI glasses comes with a downside, in the form of lower profit margins due to costs such as factory expansions and more-expensive electronic components.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Donna covers her face in embarrassment.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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The show spans from 1992 to 1999 — which covers two distinct eras for Calvin Klein’s interiors.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
27 Feb. 2026
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That’s in addition to freshman All-American Jahkeem Stewart and fellow rising sophomore Floyd Boucard, who was a standout in stretches last season.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Before it, the shimmering Atlantic stretches to the horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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During the winter months, when snow blankets much of the country and fresh produce can feel limited, frozen vegetables are a reliable shortcut that Southern chefs turn to again and again.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There is much talk of rent and the lengths people are willing to go in order to pay it.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
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Kennedy and Bessette went to great lengths to ensure that their wedding was free from the media.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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