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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Galettes can be formed 2 months ahead; wrap baking sheets in plastic and freeze.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
If the sheets are on, that means the bed is made, in my opinion (my pictures reveal this ethos).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Indeed, most lightly worn used clothing, shoes, purses, sheets, towels and other household goods can be resold through sites like Poshmark and eBay or donated to charity.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
But Sleeper draws a sharp distinction that spec sheets almost never make.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Despite the budget-friendly price point, the sheets are a clear favorite among Amazon shoppers as more than 8,000 have snapped them up in the past month alone, and a whopping 76,000 have awarded them a five-star rating.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Soft linen sheets and bathroom towels by Soddu in natural earthy shades contribute to the mood in the rooms.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Replace dryer sheets while working as needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
For families Smaller guests are treated like mini sultans with special sheets, board games, rubber ducks, age-appropriate organic amenities, slippers, robes, and delicious treats provided in the room.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Galettes can be formed 2 months ahead; wrap baking sheets in plastic and freeze.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
If the sheets are on, that means the bed is made, in my opinion (my pictures reveal this ethos).
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 June 2026
Indeed, most lightly worn used clothing, shoes, purses, sheets, towels and other household goods can be resold through sites like Poshmark and eBay or donated to charity.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
But Sleeper draws a sharp distinction that spec sheets almost never make.
—John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Despite the budget-friendly price point, the sheets are a clear favorite among Amazon shoppers as more than 8,000 have snapped them up in the past month alone, and a whopping 76,000 have awarded them a five-star rating.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Soft linen sheets and bathroom towels by Soddu in natural earthy shades contribute to the mood in the rooms.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Replace dryer sheets while working as needed.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 May 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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By traversing sonic ground across its 10 tracks that transports listeners from the open expanses of Montana to the Mississippi Hill Country, Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen effectively weave a tapestry that knits together a throughline between foundational Americana genres.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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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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On the palate, the whiskey delivers a medium-to-full-bodied texture with a pleasantly oily mouthfeel that coats the tongue without feeling heavy.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Return the egg mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and coats a spatula (about 170 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Meanwhile, many museums are in serious financial straits, reckoning with the fiscal burden of optimistic expansions and unanticipated increases in operating costs.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The global SiC market is currently dominated by a small number of producers, including Wolfspeed, Coherent, and STMicroelectronics, all of which have announced multi-billion-dollar capacity expansions in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The lot of the property covers an area of 12,517 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Which means the 4,092-square-kilometer area between the high, forested escarpment and the wide stretches of the Zambezi River is still pretty untouched.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The allegations fit a pattern that investigators say stretches back decades.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
1 June 2026
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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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Pop culture Instagram page Deuxmoi shared a video and photos of Eilish's visit to Beverly Hills, showcasing her long auburn lengths.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Plus, petite and tall travelers can also find their perfect fits, with three different inseams lengths available, as well.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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