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as in coated
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in extinguished
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blanketed
After the mid-February storm blanketed Tahoe in 9 feet of snow, mountain residents watched in disbelief as rain washed it away like cotton candy.
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Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
One night in early March, an Iranian writer and dissident climbed to the roof of his apartment building, in Tehran, to marvel at a towering inferno that had blanketed the sky in smoke.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in the valley and thus blanketed Donora.
—Ella Whitman, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Tornado watches blanketed much of the East Coast.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Parts of the upper Midwest are blanketed in more than two feet of snow, with flakes still falling.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Maurice, a 6-1 sophomore with major college potential, led all scorers with 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting – but he was blanketed from start to finish.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, 4 to 6 inches of fresh snow blanketed the trail.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
One night in early March, an Iranian writer and dissident climbed to the roof of his apartment building, in Tehran, to marvel at a towering inferno that had blanketed the sky in smoke.
—Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.
—Conor McGill, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
For five days, toxic fumes from a zinc smelter – a plant that turns zinc ore into pure zinc metal – poured out of the factory’s stacks, became trapped in the valley and thus blanketed Donora.
—Ella Whitman, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Tornado watches blanketed much of the East Coast.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Parts of the upper Midwest are blanketed in more than two feet of snow, with flakes still falling.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 16 Mar. 2026
Maurice, a 6-1 sophomore with major college potential, led all scorers with 19 points on 7-of-17 shooting – but he was blanketed from start to finish.
—Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Last Friday, 4 to 6 inches of fresh snow blanketed the trail.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanketed
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The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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These panels are coated with a photothermal dye that captures and converts sunlight into heat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Last June, Ukrainian drones concealed inside of pallets on trailers were released to conduct a coordinated, simultaneous attack on several air bases deep inside Russia.—
Brynn Tannehill,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
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After the fire was extinguished, Callaway Winery shared a post on Instagram thanking Cal Fire crews for their quick work in containing the flames.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The blaze was quickly extinguished.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.—
Ryan Brennan
April 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Conley noted that the car was drifting in its lane and had a license plate obscured.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stay at least 200 feet behind any working plow to make sure your visibility isn't obscured.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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That melatonin your brain just started producing gets suppressed again immediately.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That means speech around controversial issues, diet and fitness, mental health topics, sexuality, and much more will be suppressed.—
Elizabeth Nolan Brown,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Blanketed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanketed. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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