as in cloak
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 general
belonging or relating to the whole
a blanket promise of amnesty for everyone with overdue library books
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as in to coat
to form a layer over
leaves blanketed all of the land around the house
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as in to hide
to keep secret or shut off from view
blanketed the secret memo from the news media
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as in to extinguish
to cause to cease burning
firefighters managed to blanket the fire with foam
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Recent Examples of blanket
Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
These creams are like (moisturizing) weighted blankets for your skin.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Jessica Testa, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
In western North Carolina, where areas devastated by Hurricane Helene were blanketed by snow this week, several school districts delayed the start of class or closed completely on Friday.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Or simply grab a bottle of natural wine from Golden Hour Wine, fan out your picnic blanket, and enjoy the pastel sunset over the lake.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
These creams are like (moisturizing) weighted blankets for your skin.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Add in those warm layers with this pretty blanket scarf that can be wrapped in a bunch of different ways.
—Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Verb
It was hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, a longtime audio journalist who blanketed the show’s vulnerability in dry humor.
—Jessica Testa, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
In western North Carolina, where areas devastated by Hurricane Helene were blanketed by snow this week, several school districts delayed the start of class or closed completely on Friday.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
Noun
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High Fashion Rose Byrne gives us a cloak moment at the premiere of Blue Moon during Berlinale on Feb. 18 in Berlin. City Nights James Marsden celebrates the premiere of Zero Day on Feb. 18 in New York City.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The show’s iconic red cloak first made its debut back in April 2017 in season one and has since become a global sign of protest in the fight for women’s rights worldwide.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Mavericks have endured a number of injuries to their roster, and the loss of Dončić is something no one saw coming due to the ownership and general manager Nico Harrison.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the six-month point in the current fiscal year, general fund revenue totaled $40.6 million, or about 38 percent of what had been initially budgeted, while expenses were $46.5 million, or about 46 percent of what was forecast for the entire year.—
Barbara Henry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Similar to brands like Stanley and Yeti, Hydro Flask water bottles are vacuum insulated and made from stainless steel that’s coated in a host of eye-catching colors.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
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The middle portion of the dress, which stretched from her left bust to her right leg, was coated in yellow and white rhinestones.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In an interview with The Times of London Sunday, the Lord of the Rings actor urged famous LGBTQ people hiding their identity to come out of the closet.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2025
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While Timothy's family didn't think twice about his odd behavior — Victoria laughed and rolled her eyes, Saxon laughed, Lochlan cringed, and Piper hid her face in embarrassment — Isaacs spent a long time thinking about what has led his character to this rock bottom moment.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ukrainian authorities reported a second strike on the same area while emergency personnel were clearing rubble and extinguishing fires, which killed a rescue worker.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Fire engines, boats and a helicopter extinguished the fire, FDNY said in an email.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Millie Bobby Brown Millie Bobby Brown wore a silver cowl neck gown paired with a coordinating veil from Annie’s Ibiza.—
Violet Goldstone,
WWD,
1 Mar. 2025
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Right next to them is a little white porcelain cat, outfitted with a simple lacy wedding veil.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a job seeker, understanding what makes recruiters and hiring managers cringe could mean the difference between a job offer and a generic rejection email.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Efforts to onshore drug ingredients for security purposes don't do much if they're not targeted at generic drugs, of which the vast majority come from China, said Mariana Socal, associate professor of health policy and management at Johns Hopkins University.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bailey Berg Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
4 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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