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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sheets

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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
However, the action may not end at 11pm — deal sheets allow clubs to conclude signings two hours after the transfer window closes, provided the correct paperwork is submitted before the deadline. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Gen, forgetting her swollen wrist, perks up at the thought of having a new person to ruin sheets with. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 Objectors also allege some petition sheets were copies, duplicates or did not apply to the specified referendum. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Showing off import sheets related to bats, seahorses and other creatures, Tlusty illustrated how this works. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Because of spontaneous and piezoelectric polarization in its crystal structure, GaN heterostructures can naturally induce extremely thin sheets of mobile electrons and holes. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Get out the sewing machine and turn the areas of favorite sheets, bedspreads, quilts, or other linens that are still in good shape into charming stockings, tote bags, pillow covers, or table runners. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026 Linens & Hutch deep pocket sheets are durable, wrinkle-resistant and double-brushed for an ultra-soft, cozy feel. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until golden and cracked (edges will be firm but centers should still be soft), 16–18 minutes. — Ellary Collins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 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
  • Pale stone, dramatically veined marble, warm wood and expanses of mirror are found throughout the flagship, with linear lighting integrated into ceilings and fixtures.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Curving terraces wrap around the structure, while large expanses of glass provide sweeping views over the landscape.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of expanses
Verb
  • The formula is thick but non-greasy, and coats skin in comforting moisture that leaves you hydrated for hours.
    — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rinsing helps strip away the alkaline preservative film that often coats synthetic braiding hair.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of coats
Noun
  • The expansions at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids and Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital are focused on two fast-growing regions of Michigan.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • As artificial intelligence usage increases rapidly, data center construction and expansions are rising to meet the need at the same time there is rising bipartisan concern locally and nationally about that growth.
    — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of expansions
Verb
  • Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations, breaking news for USA TODAY.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Angela George covers trending news for the Argus Leader in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
    — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of covers
Noun
  • There have been periodic stretches when the Jayhawks were inactive.
    — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In the years that followed, King made frequent visits to Murphy’s house, often for long stretches.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 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
  • Cooler weather calls for longer lengths (though bobs are still très chic and very much welcome) and warmer, richer color.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • While previous investigators had gone to great lengths to look into the victim’s dentures, cold case procedure requires the investigator to start the case fresh.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of lengths

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“Sheets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheets. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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