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
Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Bake on the two center racks in the oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets to ensure even baking.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Desperate social media posts from residents reached a fever pitch over the past week, with residents sharing photos of sheets of ice on exterior walls and a ceiling collapsed on cars in a garage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s entire ethos is environmentally minded, from the local approach to food and design to details including no plastics and uniforms made from old bed sheets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Let cool completely on baking sheets, about 30 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Upon looking at their preference sheets, the crew is immediately on edge.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Late drama is nothing new at the Merseyside club, who required deal sheets to sign Merlin Rohl over the summer and to complete Carlos Alcaraz’s initial loan from Flamengo last January.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In two-dimensional tests, the researchers showed that thin sheets could precisely tune stiffness and damping while maintaining the same form factor.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 2026
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Noun
Just add a few dryer sheets between the folds of your bed linens so that your sheets, towels, and closet will be noticeably better smelling.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
Bake on the two center racks in the oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes, rotating the baking sheets to ensure even baking.
—Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Desperate social media posts from residents reached a fever pitch over the past week, with residents sharing photos of sheets of ice on exterior walls and a ceiling collapsed on cars in a garage.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 Feb. 2026
Eco effort The hotel’s entire ethos is environmentally minded, from the local approach to food and design to details including no plastics and uniforms made from old bed sheets.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Let cool completely on baking sheets, about 30 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Upon looking at their preference sheets, the crew is immediately on edge.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
Late drama is nothing new at the Merseyside club, who required deal sheets to sign Merlin Rohl over the summer and to complete Carlos Alcaraz’s initial loan from Flamengo last January.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
In two-dimensional tests, the researchers showed that thin sheets could precisely tune stiffness and damping while maintaining the same form factor.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Feb. 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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Manuel also jangles this apparent order with the striking visual trope of disorienting disproportions of scale—figures appearing unexpectedly small or large in the course’s expanses.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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But wide expanses of undeveloped land offer developers the chance to build new subdivisions — prime real estate for new home buyers.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s known for its precision nylon brush—more like a flat comb than a fluffy spoolie—that thoroughly coats, lifts, and lengthens each individual lash.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2026
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The most visible sign of this decay is the toxic white foam that now coats the surface, a thick layer of sewage and industrial waste that has formed over sections of the river.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The mayor announced expansions to shelters and warming facilities on Friday, and Saturday afternoon, the city announced even more action.—
Kristie Keleshian,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Following major expansions to Spotify’s podcast branch, the audio streamer is turning its attention to its audiobooks.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In addition to the services offered athletes during the Games, Team USA’s travel insurance carrier covers ongoing care to athletes who sustain injuries at the Olympics that require follow-up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The district now fully covers monthly premiums for its employees but has proposed charging employees a monthly rate, with a sliding scale based on their salaries.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jakub Dobeš has had strong stretches for the Montreal Canadiens and David Rittich has played lights-out behind Ilya Sorokin on Long Island.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Winter has been brutal for Ukraine’s civilian population, who have faced long stretches without power or heating due to Russian strikes on energy infrastructure.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
8 Feb. 2026
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During the winter months, when snow blankets much of the country and fresh produce can feel limited, frozen vegetables are a reliable shortcut that Southern chefs turn to again and again.—
Amber Love Bond,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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Snow blankets the region A widespread snow event in March 2015 brought measurable snowfall across all of North Texas.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Fire safety concerns As temperatures plunge, fire safety becomes a particular concern as people go to unusual lengths to keep warm.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Women are going to great lengths to get it.—
Michael McCarter,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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