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
Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
At Home Depot, he was captured on camera purchasing gloves, a shovel, a sledgehammer, clear acrylic sheets, a scoring tool for plastic sheets, CLR cleaner, two bags of concrete mix and a trowel.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sheriffs vowed to continue working with ICE within a narrow framework, such as sending arrest sheets to ICE or holding individuals for up to 48 hours in local jails for ICE officials.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Crispy sheets of prosciutto add crunch and a little salt to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
During that March 18 meeting at a senior center in downtown Vacaville, according to attendees and video reviewed by the Chronicle, anti-Muslim activists handed out white sheets of paper comparing Islam to the Antichrist.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
The new rules also force opt-out owners to pay extra for sheets and towels and hire their own housekeepers, who are not allowed to work on weekends.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Pictures from the scene showed several Easter eggs scattered on the ground as two of the victims were seen covered in white sheets.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Wildtype co-founders Justin Kolbeck and Aryé Elfenbein invited chefs to their headquarters in San Francisco and then went to the restaurants during early days of service, providing FAQ sheets that informed how chefs label the product on menus.
—Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
At Home Depot, he was captured on camera purchasing gloves, a shovel, a sledgehammer, clear acrylic sheets, a scoring tool for plastic sheets, CLR cleaner, two bags of concrete mix and a trowel.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The sheriffs vowed to continue working with ICE within a narrow framework, such as sending arrest sheets to ICE or holding individuals for up to 48 hours in local jails for ICE officials.
—Jeff Barker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Apr. 2026
Crispy sheets of prosciutto add crunch and a little salt to every bite.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2026
Remove sheets, pillowcases, mattress protectors and any covers.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 11 Apr. 2026
During that March 18 meeting at a senior center in downtown Vacaville, according to attendees and video reviewed by the Chronicle, anti-Muslim activists handed out white sheets of paper comparing Islam to the Antichrist.
—Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
The new rules also force opt-out owners to pay extra for sheets and towels and hire their own housekeepers, who are not allowed to work on weekends.
—Larry Seward, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
Pictures from the scene showed several Easter eggs scattered on the ground as two of the victims were seen covered in white sheets.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 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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Glass expanses and sliding walls dissolve boundaries, while Turner’s mix of tactile natural materials and warm neutrals echoes the setting without resorting to Caribbean cliché.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
5 Apr. 2026
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That's why there's no greater joy in journalism than driving through the great expanses of the West.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When ready to serve, turn the jar upside down and let sit for 2 minutes so the dressing evenly coats the salad.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The sweet dust that coats these squares is a nice touch.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Although the Charlotte region is seeing an influx of job creations through corporate relocations and expansions, layoffs are still occurring.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
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Riyadh is assessing capacity increases and terminal expansions, effectively debottlenecking exports from the current loading capacity of about 5 million barrels a day.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The route covers three to six miles on the west side of the park—passing by Big Bear Spire, Secret Passage, and Cool Cave—and it’s described as easy to moderate.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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The hotel also charges a $25 taxable amenity fee per night, which covers in-room Wi-Fi, cultural workshops and classes, live local music, use of hotel bikes and stand-up paddleboards, self-parking, and access to the hotel’s fitness room and pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two stretches of yellow-brown wall have caught the sun.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The wildlife corridor stretches from Mexico to Argentina, comprising 30 conservation landscapes.—
Tom Page,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bored by the beige that blankets most homes in the area, Everett swerved in the opposite direction.—
Julie Vadnal,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Broken lengths of irrigation piping lie scattered in the dust.—
Julie Bourdin,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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His staff went to great lengths to make sure the normally-nocturnal red pandas were there for everyone to marvel at.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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