as in expansion
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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as in to coat
to form a layer over
dust sheeted the floors of the old, abandoned house
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Recent Examples of sheet
Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Slice eggplant into 8 slices and spread out on the baking sheet.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
However, a more rounded spout may tend to drip or sheet out the liquid in a wider stream than expected.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Not showing up on the score sheet is the way Williams began to pick up the pace in the third quarter, helping set the tone.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
Slice eggplant into 8 slices and spread out on the baking sheet.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
My partner’s speciality is pasta: the fresh, handmade kind, delicately sheeted and crimped into intricate shapes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
However, a more rounded spout may tend to drip or sheet out the liquid in a wider stream than expected.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
Noun
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The expansion will also include more language support, with plans to increase access to consulting and capital assistance in Spanish and Marshallese, according to an organization news release.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Sacred Heart Schools announced a sweeping expansion to the Sacred Heart Academy campus focused on improving student facilities, expanding endowments to support scholarships and strengthening the school's annual fund.—
Ray Padilla,
The Courier-Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Pan Make sure the Bundt pan is thoroughly coated with baking spray—not cooking spray.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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Pour the marinade over and turn the tofu to coat.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With the Cadillac Escalade IQ, though, Cadillac took that idea further, covering the full expanse of the dashboard with a single pane screen; even the passenger has a dedicated screen.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The walk to the stadium through the vast expanse of parking lot feels like the walk to Wembley from the tube.—
Alex Edelman,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His team accused Whatley of distorting the facts to cover for his support of federal policies that reduced funding for local police.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 18-foot interior length leaves plenty of space for a living area with cozy seating and a table or kitchen island for dining with a view.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Target dropped new trench coats in various lengths and shades, with prices starting at just $22.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Then a lion’s roar broke across the plain.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Walk or bike a stretch of the scenic Millennium Trail, which connects towns, wineries, and wetlands across 30-plus miles.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Brown, eligible for an extension after this season, could have a similar two-year stretch.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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