sheets 1 of 2

plural of sheet

sheets

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sheet

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sheets
Noun
Large sheets of roofing material peeled off of the Rest and Relax Inn in Pensacola, Florida, due to powerful storm winds, as seen in footage posted to Instagram. — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026 The king-size bed had a pristine, cloud-white duvet and sheets; by the foot of it sat a lounge chair and ottoman ideal for reading. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 In 1997, the company launched Martha Stewart Everyday, a line of sheets, towels, shower curtains, and other bed-and-bath goods sold only at Kmart. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 Prime Day Mattress and Bedroom Deals FYI, some of our favorite sheets come from Amazon. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026 These sheets and shams are made from Oexo-Tex Certified Organic microfiber material that’s light but surprisingly resilient. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026 Keep used dryer sheets handy to keep surfaces dust- and gunk-free. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2026 Jersey sheets have a cozy four-way stretch that feels like your favorite T-shirt, while long-staple sheets are brushed for plush durability and percale stays naturally cool and wicks moisture. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Picking up her weekly shopping, pensioner Ute Istock quips that the choice of apple varieties is as broad as that of candidates on the ballot sheets in last month's city election — adding that this is not necessarily a good thing. — Esme Nicholson, NPR, 2 Oct. 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
  • Entrepreneur Emma Grede attributed her ability to keep brands relevant to her complete assuredness in her intuition, which was honed in the expanses of her triumphs—and failures.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Released three years after the similarly freewheeling Nekkuja, the album bubbles over with interdimensional ambition and zigzagging ideas, anchored by her ability to command bewildering expanses of melody and form.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The plush, balm-meets-mask formula coats lips in a comforting layer that keeps moisture from escaping overnight, with hyaluronic acid, minerals, and antioxidant-rich Berry Mix Complex helping soften dry, flaky skin.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Over the past 10 years, Veronica Beard saw a period of significant growth, with a quick succession of store openings, product category launches and expansions.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Just as significant, Hello has continued to keep the game vibrant with a constant stream of free expansions, including the recent Cosmos update in September, which fleshed out the vast expanse of space with more things to explore.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Since the Joy Division days, graphic designer Peter Saville has always worked on the band’s album covers.
    — Tina Benitez-Eves, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Known for his high-energy demeanor, his livestream content covers gaming, sports, stunts and travel.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Virginia did a good job controlling SMU for long stretches, but a few big plays negated all that.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Jones showed stretches of that growth last season, his first full campaign with the Panthers.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Finally, grab 26% off the Netgear RAX5 Wi-Fi 6 router, which blankets your home with fast AX1600 speeds.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Building more captive coal for aluminum will worsen the toxic haze that often blankets Southeast Asian cities, like Jakarta, according to Muhammad Al Amin, with the Indonesian Forum for Environment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Putter lengths obviously differ and matches could be won/lost.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Their different lengths are intended to offer broadcasters alternative scheduling options.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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