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
Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Some adventurous souls actually want to tempt gravity, using axes to climb frozen waterfalls or sheets of ice.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms here are understated and simple, with dark wood detailing, unfussy bathroom setups—compact showers and no bathtubs, unfortunately—and comfy beds topped with dense, cozy duvets and cotton sheets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike flat graphene sheets, GMS forms a connected internal network, which 3DC says reduces resistance and improves charging efficiency.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Illinois law requires candidate nominations to be original petition sheets.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Shimmery, smooth and soft, silk sheets are synonymous with luxury.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Think solid color sheets and pillowcases alongside this bold print.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Style your living room with new throw pillow covers and blankets, design a relaxing bedroom with natural cotton sheets, set the table with stoneware plates, or make your kitchen even more functional with premium baking dishes and wooden utensils.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Some adventurous souls actually want to tempt gravity, using axes to climb frozen waterfalls or sheets of ice.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
The rooms Rooms here are understated and simple, with dark wood detailing, unfussy bathroom setups—compact showers and no bathtubs, unfortunately—and comfy beds topped with dense, cozy duvets and cotton sheets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike flat graphene sheets, GMS forms a connected internal network, which 3DC says reduces resistance and improves charging efficiency.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Jan. 2026
Illinois law requires candidate nominations to be original petition sheets.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Shimmery, smooth and soft, silk sheets are synonymous with luxury.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Think solid color sheets and pillowcases alongside this bold print.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
Style your living room with new throw pillow covers and blankets, design a relaxing bedroom with natural cotton sheets, set the table with stoneware plates, or make your kitchen even more functional with premium baking dishes and wooden utensils.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheets
Noun
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Large expanses of seats were unused during the third-bottom home side’s 2-1 defeat to Forest, who are in 17th place, on Tuesday.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Trudging across six lanes of highway, and expanses of parking lot, to reach Soldier Field never had many fans, but there is zero romance in this new spot.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The onions should fall apart, creating a thick, rich sauce that coats the meat.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Further experiments revealed that the extracellular vesicles stopped senescence by using the extracellular matrix protein fibronectin, which coats their surfaces and then causes a release of enzymes that block the effects of oxidative stress which unleash senescence.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2026
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As the United States established dominance on the world stage, the White House grounds changed dramatically, with major expansions to prevent overcrowding and afford the first family and their staff adequate office space on the maximum-security property.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Here’s a timeline of some of the city’s most significant announcements of corporate relocations and expansions in Plano.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His tendency to look for the shot before the pass is affecting his teammates, and overall the team’s offense is going through some horrible stretches.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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What Most Thrift Stores Can't Accept Large Appliances Refrigerators, freezers, stoves, washers, dryers, and other large appliances that are still in good working order are great to pass along, but thrift stores often don’t have space to keep these items for long stretches of time.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.—
Mary Sollosi,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
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Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The pajamas are available in short, regular, and tall lengths to accommodate different heights and builds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Consisting of wispy layers that create soft movement, akin to fluttering butterfly wings, the cut is a popular option for cascading long lengths.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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