sheets 1 of 2

noun

plural of sheet
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of sheet
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
Noun
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 Even some corporate employees from sister chain Tim Hortons have signed term sheets, according to Curtis. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 One is pink and the other is ochre, with everything from sheets and sinks to towels and tiles obediently adhering to their respective palettes. — Rosie Conroy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Sep. 2026 Watch for newer enzyme-heavy formulas to narrow that gap, which would give consumers more confidence in switching to laundry detergent sheets without sacrificing performance. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026 Cold water isn’t a barrier to using laundry detergent sheets. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026 Costco’s home section is packed with affordable, high-quality items like flannel sheets, organic throws, and boutique candles. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 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
  1. expanses
  2. coats
  3. expansions
  4. covers
  5. stretches
  6. blankets
  7. lengths
Noun
  • With its affinities for isolation and, at times, imposing scale, Land art conjures archaeology and the geological sublime—vast expanses of space and time.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Arid canyons and rocky expanses with little vegetation are conducive to flash flooding and the tropical weather adds more risk, said Andrew Mangham, senior service hydrologist for the National Weather Service in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
    — Martín Silva Rey, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanses
Verb
  • 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
  • Cook, tossing and adding more pasta cooking liquid a little at a time as needed, until sauce lightly coats pasta, about 2 minutes.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • Should Room418 originals be successful, the company is eyeing expansions into film, television, adaptations and experiences.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The decrease in gut bacteria diversity was tied to expansions in populations of certain bad actors, such as the bacteria Enterococcus faecium.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of expansions
Verb
  • This guide to skincare for mature skin covers what can change, what the popular anti-aging ingredients can do, and how a skin care routine can be structured.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The decree’s divestiture language covers Paramount’s ownership stake.
    — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • The second, Stillpoint, aims to release and restore calm with a deep oil-free massage, along with rocking compressions, assisted stretches, and Kansa wand techniques.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The CloudFluff Comforter wraps you in super-soft knitted cotton that breathes and stretches, with whole-piece feather silk filling for a lofty, cozy feel without the weight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of stretches
Verb
  • 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
  • In May and early June, snow still blankets much of the terrain around White Pass, while spring runoff sends water rushing over the route’s many waterfalls.
    — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of blankets
Noun
  • Advertisement There are, in fact, chapters that have gone to great lengths to limit binge drinking.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of lengths

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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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