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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Noun
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.—
Anna Skinner,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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With Klick out of the Legislature after losing her March primary, another member will have to take the helm on medical marijuana expansion for proposals to pass this time around.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 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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Monitoring China's 'Monster Ship' Russia's Disastrous Winter War on Finland Could Give Clues on Ukraine Endgame Despite its shared governance, seven nations have laid claim to parts of the icy expanse.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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There on the round expanse of polished, inlaid pebble, dozens of men and women are mingling, spike heels clacking on the irregular surface, ordering drinks from tuxedoed bartenders, soaking up this dreamlike atmosphere.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Although the inner-motivation stuff is well covered, those who admire Warren’s acumen within the music industry could wish the running time was just a little more padded, to cover some side angles that aren’t much addressed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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One tablespoon of ghee covers 13% of your daily needs for vitamin A, while the same serving of butter covers just 10%.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Proper diet keeps most rabbits' teeth − which never stop growing − an appropriate length.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
11 Jan. 2025
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Its stretchy knit lace and slim fit design create a stylish silhouette that doesn’t sacrifice comfort, and its ankle-skimming length is well-suited for everything from heels to flats.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Suddenly the sea rises and starts to flood the plain.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Half of Brooklyn is on an outwash plain—Prospect Park to Coney Island.—
John McPhee,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Monday's Starship launch will be part of a busy and exciting spaceflight stretch, if all goes to plan.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Cider’s has a bit of stretch and a subtle side slit.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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