Thesaurus results for CARPETING

carpeting

verb

Definition of carpeting

present participle of carpet

as in coating

to form a layer over leaves carpeted the lawn

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Recent Examples of carpeting But dormant wildflower seeds can spring into action when conditions are just right, carpeting the landscape with delightful blooms. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 In Angra dos Reis, there are dramatic mountain vistas, verdant jungle carpeting every ridge and islet, and warm, cerulean water. — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Flowers completely cover the needle-like foliage, carpeting the garden in vibrant pink, purple, and violet-red blooms. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 The landscape is different here, with yellow and pale green grasses carpeting the foothills and peaks that are still capped with snow even in the warmth of September. — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Mar. 2023

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Electron beams replace ovens Ateios says the process enables coating speeds of 30 meters per minute across a 300-millimeter-wide web.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
Locals and government officials were clearing debris and shoveling thick mud coating much of the town.

— Eugene Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026

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There, trenches, benches, niches and other architectural devices are carved into the floor and walls—adding to the drama of the paintings covering the walls.

— Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
In September, commission staff audited and accepted an engineering report covering a modular construction technique tested at Purdue University.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

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