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
Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The sheets are a crisp, simple white, and feature a subtle, delicate blue scallop trim that really elevates the look of the set to something of luxury hotel quality.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Copper sheeting on its hull was peeling away, replaced with a carpet of barnacles and seaweed.
—James Hagengruber, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2023
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Noun
Sometimes this sheet expanded eastward to merge with the other, but in warmer times the glaciers parted, opening the Ice-Free Corridor.
—Michael Ray Taylor, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The sheets are a crisp, simple white, and feature a subtle, delicate blue scallop trim that really elevates the look of the set to something of luxury hotel quality.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
Verb
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—Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
Copper sheeting on its hull was peeling away, replaced with a carpet of barnacles and seaweed.
—James Hagengruber, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 June 2023
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Noun
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When scaling disbursed teams, considerations include attracting and retaining the best talent to drive expansion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The series, produced by BBC Studios India Productions in collaboration with All3Media International, represents Prime Video India’s expansion into high-profile reality programming.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Transfer to a large bowl coated with cooking spray.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
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Sunflower seed shells are often coated in salt for taste and flavor, sometimes as much as 70 mg for every 1 ounce of seeds.14 The American Heart Association suggests consuming no more than 1,500 grams of sodium per day, although Dietary Guidelines allow for up to 2,300 milligrams per day.15 2.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2025
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The debris flow had barreled more than a mile down the mountain, leaving an expanse of mud and rocks.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
ProPublica,
19 May 2025
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Given its expanse into a head-to-toe resort wear outfitter that even trades in unstructured jackets and knitted trainers, how does the label continue to grow without losing sight of its original purpose?—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
16 May 2025
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Matt previously spent several years covering Palace matches for the South London Press and contributing to other publications as a freelance writer.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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To cover this gap in pigment knowledge, Harvard University’s Mapping Color in History project created a database of pigments used in South Asian paintings and manuscripts.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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This version of chicken on a stick is simple: an oversized juicy chicken tender that stretches the entire length of a bamboo skewer that’s floured, battered, and fried.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The study measures telomeres length, which are made from DNA sequences and proteins, and serve as a cap, protecting the end of chromosomes.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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On the background of their ceaseless journey is the glorious Venetian plains, landscapes and settlements that seem to be stuck in a transitionary space, like Carlobianchi and Doriano, somewhere between urban and pastoral.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
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When approached from the relatively flat plain to the east, the pit appears suddenly beneath a small rise.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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Ritual de Terra Resort & Spa Tucked away from the main stretch of restaurants and hotels along the coast, Ritual de Terra offers a secluded place to unwind.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will rightly be the major talking point from the blowout, capping a sublime three-game stretch in this series with a brilliant closeout performance.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Sheet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheet. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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