1
as in coating
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in extinguishing
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of blanketing
The vigorous lake-effect snow event blanketing areas downwind of the Great Lakes is expected to taper off early next week.
—
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The volcano erupted again just last week, blanketing the nearby Blue Lagoon parking lot in lava.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
The Arctic blast, along with the lake effect snow blanketing upper portions of the Northeast and Midwest, is leading to dangerous conditions for travel and delays.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
From the 20-foot Christmas tree in the Great Hall to the Blitzen's pop-up holiday bar to the A Very Virginia Christmas suites, which include your own in-room Christmas tree, there's festive cheer blanketing the entire property.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
The forecast looked particularly severe in Colorado, where an NWS showed stormy weather blanketing most of the state.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Take the case of the flèche, the iconic 315-foot-tall spire that was added by Viollet-le-Duc in the 1860s and whose lead coverings melted during the fire, blanketing the site with toxic particles that have since been cleaned up.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand's approach to physical retail hasn't been about blanketing cities with stores but instead being methodical in its openings, focusing on cities with solid demand.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
The volcano erupted again just last week, blanketing the nearby Blue Lagoon parking lot in lava.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
The Arctic blast, along with the lake effect snow blanketing upper portions of the Northeast and Midwest, is leading to dangerous conditions for travel and delays.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 29 Nov. 2024
From the 20-foot Christmas tree in the Great Hall to the Blitzen's pop-up holiday bar to the A Very Virginia Christmas suites, which include your own in-room Christmas tree, there's festive cheer blanketing the entire property.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
The forecast looked particularly severe in Colorado, where an NWS showed stormy weather blanketing most of the state.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Take the case of the flèche, the iconic 315-foot-tall spire that was added by Viollet-le-Duc in the 1860s and whose lead coverings melted during the fire, blanketing the site with toxic particles that have since been cleaned up.
—Dana Thomas, Architectural Digest, 20 Nov. 2024
The brand's approach to physical retail hasn't been about blanketing cities with stores but instead being methodical in its openings, focusing on cities with solid demand.
—Brin Snelling, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanketing
Verb
-
What was missed in almost all the reports covering Salt Typhoon was the FBI’s precise warning.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
-
And would that be a way of obscuring your past from yourself?Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Your top performers have figured out a secret that's hiding in plain sight.B.D. Dalton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This legislation would ensure defendants can quickly end meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits in federal court and recover their legal costs.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
-
In this way, Bon upends conventional thought to ask what if concrete infrastructure supports nature rather than suppressing it?Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
-
But masking the smell with other ingredients, like essential oils or fragrances, may present another set of skin concerns.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near blanketing
Cite this Entry
“Blanketing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanketing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share