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
John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Simply open your car door, tug off the sheet and let the snow and ice slide away.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
James Hagengruber, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2023
The pack contains six different types of masks, ranging from hydrating and calming ones to sheet masks that tightens the looks of pores.
—Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, 9 Sep. 2020
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Noun
In Switzerland, there are outwash plains from valley glaciers as well as from sheet ice.
—John McPhee, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
Simply open your car door, tug off the sheet and let the snow and ice slide away.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Verb
Copper sheeting on its hull was peeling away, replaced with a carpet of barnacles and seaweed.
—James Hagengruber, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2023
The pack contains six different types of masks, ranging from hydrating and calming ones to sheet masks that tightens the looks of pores.
—Nikhita Mahtani, CNN Underscored, 9 Sep. 2020
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Still, state level expansion doesn’t appear necessary for growth.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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Organizations might find a need for a rapid ramp-up in hiring due to new product launches or seasonal or regional expansion needs.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Choose plain raisins: Raisins coated in chocolate, yogurt, or other flavorings contain significantly more calories and sugar than plain raisins.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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As Southern California continues to grapple with devastating wildfires, remnants of a massive winter storm will coat regions across the Mid-Atlantic with more snow before exiting Saturday morning.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Where another artist might rely on grotesque specifics to frighten the reader, Mignola’s insinuating expanses of black ink conceal all but the most necessary details of a rich and malevolent world, filled with monstrosities, yes, but also oddities, many of them delightful.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The dormant Medicine Lake Volcano, which has an expanse that measures 10 times larger than Washington's Mount Saint Helens, is also included in the monument.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Jan. 2025
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Miami Herald 302-373-8866 C. Isaiah Smalls II is a sports and culture writer who covers the Miami Dolphins.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Officials at the National Weather Service (NWS) have raised the alarm by issuing a series of warnings that cover areas across three states: California, Nevada, and Alaska.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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But some also said the length and scope of the communications slowdown was unusual, resulting in confusion among staff as health agencies sought to stop or claw back communications, meetings and events to comply with the directive.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Given the chance, Frimpong will tell you at length about the areas of his game that need to evolve.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Leave a comment View Comments The formations have also provided insight into one of the biggest mysteries on Mars — why the planet has a marked boundary between the soaring highlands of its southern hemisphere and shallow plains in the northern hemisphere.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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That feature is Athabasca Valles, a system of valleys carved into volcanic plains on Mars.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Lions offensive coordinator is finalizing a deal to become the 19th head coach in Bears history, sources told the Tribune on Monday, ending a whirlwind two-week stretch in which the Bears interviewed at least 17 coaches either in person or over video conference call.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Blazers won on Sunday to break a five-game losing streak, but this team looked listless during that stretch.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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