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
ABC News, 9 June 2026
On the night of November 17, 1961, Marilyn Monroe was was wrapped in white silk sheets as photographer Douglas Kirkland prepared to take an iconic photo of the Hollywood goddess.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in Lima from 63 countries to be counted.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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
Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks and let cool at least another 15 minutes.
—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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in the capital, Lima, from 63 countries to be counted.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
On the night of November 17, 1961, Marilyn Monroe was was wrapped in white silk sheets as photographer Douglas Kirkland prepared to take an iconic photo of the Hollywood goddess.
—Michael Soncin, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
Additionally, ballots and tally sheets must arrive in Lima from 63 countries to be counted.
—Franklin Briceño, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
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
Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks and let cool at least another 15 minutes.
—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
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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The architects varied the floor planes and ceiling heights inside to help define spaces in lieu of walls, maintaining views of the panorama through expanses of floor-to-ceiling glass shaded by broad hemlock eaves.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Those hilly expanses hold a lot of amenities, including a ski hill and golf courses.—
Katy Spratte Joyce,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Then there’s the gorgeous pink dust that lightly coats each chip.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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The palate showcases roasted agave, lemon peel, white pepper, and spices, all riding on a firm, oily texture that coats the mouth.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Of the big three, Modern is the only to have refused corporate buyouts and franchise expansions, preserving a classic mom-and-pop feel.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Triton Center is part of one of the largest university expansions to occur nationally in the past decade or so.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Membership covers access to One Medical’s 24/7 on-demand virtual care services, including video chats with licensed providers within minutes, and in-person primary care visits.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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It’s largely escaped detection outside the 617 area code, but NESN has stealthily developed arguably the most homegrown MLB crew on TV, so much so that just about everyone who covers the Sox was brought up within a 150-mile radius of Fenway Park.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2026
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Wray was shocked to hear the story about how O'Neil was just killed nearby just days ago, noting other stretches of Halsted have protected bike lanes with concrete barriers.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Along with Lee, Chapman appears to have finally emerged from an extended slump by posting one of his best stretches of the season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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And because the magnetosphere blankets the entire globe, StormWall would serve as a collective shield for the entire planet, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The Allies went to extraordinary lengths to deceive the enemy, suggesting that the attack would focus on the Pas-de-Calais, the narrowest point of the English Channel.—
Kevin Maurer,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Scientists are going to great lengths to retrace the stone’s steps in this research.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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