as in cloaks
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
a blanket of fog concealed the view of the harbor
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as in coats
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in hides
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in extinguishes
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blankets
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Deliver your blankets to your locker.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Cotton Printed Throw Throw blankets make for wonderful gifts—of course, these playful patterns will look beautiful in your own home as well.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
At night, s’more kits lead guests back out to the fire pit, where blankets and a spread of stars await.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The circular marble-top table now lives in her living room as a game table; the dresser is filled with blankets for guests; the red coffee cart sits in her kitchen.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Remove and wash all bed cushions, sheets, pillows, blankets or couch linens in hot water.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When the wind blows, toxic dust blankets Salt Lake City and other towns along the Wasatch Front, one of the fastest-growing regions in one of the fastest-growing states in the country.
—Shawn Regan, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow typically blankets northern Arizona each winter, shaping travel, recreation and even wildfire season in the months that follow.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The 62% Valrhona Satilia dark chocolate option hits a careful balance of intensity and drinkability that blankets one’s mouth in a rich chocolate flavor without overwhelming it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Hike, walk, run, or bike in the warmer months, and when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become popular picks.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Noun
Families gathered behind police barricades with strollers, signs and winter blankets, waiting as the justices heard arguments inside.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Deliver your blankets to your locker.
—Jeremy O. Harris, Vanity Fair, 1 Apr. 2026
Cotton Printed Throw Throw blankets make for wonderful gifts—of course, these playful patterns will look beautiful in your own home as well.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
At night, s’more kits lead guests back out to the fire pit, where blankets and a spread of stars await.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Motorists are advised to carry a complete winter storm emergency kit, including tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, extra clothing, water and a first-aid kit.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
The circular marble-top table now lives in her living room as a game table; the dresser is filled with blankets for guests; the red coffee cart sits in her kitchen.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
Remove and wash all bed cushions, sheets, pillows, blankets or couch linens in hot water.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
When the wind blows, toxic dust blankets Salt Lake City and other towns along the Wasatch Front, one of the fastest-growing regions in one of the fastest-growing states in the country.
—Shawn Regan, Washington Post, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Bored by the beige that blankets most homes in the area, Everett swerved in the opposite direction.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 18 Mar. 2026
Both Interstate 80 and Highway 50 in Northern California's high country are seeing closures on Tuesday as extreme weather blankets the region.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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
Not helping matters is a snowstorm that blankets the seaside town.
—Mary Sollosi, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025
Pennywise blankets the town of Derry in a thick and mysterious fog.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025
Snow typically blankets northern Arizona each winter, shaping travel, recreation and even wildfire season in the months that follow.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The 62% Valrhona Satilia dark chocolate option hits a careful balance of intensity and drinkability that blankets one’s mouth in a rich chocolate flavor without overwhelming it.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
Hike, walk, run, or bike in the warmer months, and when snow blankets the area, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing become popular picks.
—Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blankets
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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes The design grows dense forests of carbon nanotubes directly onto copper foil and coats them with a thin layer of silicon, creating a flexible, conductive scaffold that can absorb expansion while maintaining performance.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Add the mixture to the remaining milk in the pan and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.—
Mary Ann Esposito,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, few movies have ever been more damning or prescient in their condemnation of the health industrial complex, which hides all manner of sins under the guise of physical improvement.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the 1995 film, Carrey’s pet detective character hides inside a fake rhinocerous to spy on unscrupulous types in a safari setting.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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After the fish has dropped, a bucket of water from Enid Lake extinguishes the fire.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
19 Dec. 2025
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Other projectile powers satisfy in and out of combat, like the ice shot that extinguishes fires and freezes foes in their tracks.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glacier – now wrapped in vast white shrouds in a desperate attempt to slow its melting – emerges as both subject and body, altar and loss.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The district covers much of the Texas-Mexico border.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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You're also given a 5-year limited warranty that covers you in case something happens to it.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Blankets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blankets. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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