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
Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
TurboTax's easy-to-use platform guides you through the filing process from start to finish, with a library of explainers, videos and tip sheets.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Everything is about keeping daily life going — keeping the sheets on the bed.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
People carry an injured man past bodies covered with sheets at a hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria on March 16, 2026 following multiple explosions.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
While 100% cotton sheets can be pricey, these are less than $50 on Amazon.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Bedsure Best Seller GentleSoft Pintuck Pinch Pleat For a one-and-done bedding upgrade, consider this set that includes sheets, a comforter, pillowcases, and shams, all for just $45.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Both the oak and walnut speak to traditional Japandi styles, and both would look particularly handsome with a rumpled, fluffy set of TEKLA sheets to polish off the cozy look.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Here are a few tips from Paul Sullivan for filling out your pool sheets without obsessing over making the right picks.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
TurboTax's easy-to-use platform guides you through the filing process from start to finish, with a library of explainers, videos and tip sheets.
—Dan Avery, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Everything is about keeping daily life going — keeping the sheets on the bed.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
People carry an injured man past bodies covered with sheets at a hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria on March 16, 2026 following multiple explosions.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
While 100% cotton sheets can be pricey, these are less than $50 on Amazon.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Bedsure Best Seller GentleSoft Pintuck Pinch Pleat For a one-and-done bedding upgrade, consider this set that includes sheets, a comforter, pillowcases, and shams, all for just $45.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
Both the oak and walnut speak to traditional Japandi styles, and both would look particularly handsome with a rumpled, fluffy set of TEKLA sheets to polish off the cozy look.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 Mar. 2026
For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 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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Even the park entrance sign is surrounded by a bed of color, a stark contrast to the barren expanses that usually greet visitors.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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In his score, Wagner manipulates space and scale, suggesting intimate chambers and vast expanses of the North Atlantic with innumerable shadings of orchestration.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Add Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and a squeeze of lemon juice; stir, adding more pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time, if needed, until sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Other bank expansions in Charlotte Several other banks have been expanding in the Charlotte region, too.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Where the original thrived in its simplicity, most of the expansions this sequel makes feel like clutter and take away from the strong core character.—
Chase Hutchinson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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Emiliano Tahui Gómez covers Latinos in Austin for the Statesman, including immigration, displacement and culture.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reopening in March 2026 after a four-year renovation, this museum covers the history and culture of Tokyo, known as Edo until 1868.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Afterward, find your way to one of the island's pristine stretches of sand—among the best in the state—to unwind.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Missouri road conditions map showed that many of the interstates were clear; however, there were stretches where the highways were partly covered or mostly clear.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 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
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The trial was closely watched beyond the Fort Worth courtroom as some legal experts and critics called it a test of the lengths the government can go to punish protesters.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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It was closely followed by legal experts and critics who called the proceedings a test of the lengths the government can go to punish protesters.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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