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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
In areas with ice accumulation, the NWS has recommended carrying a winter storm kit, which should include essentials such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Snow and ice blanketed major roads across Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Make absolutely sure space heaters are off by pulling the plug from the outlet.
Don't Use Them To Warm Clothing Or Bedding
Electric blankets can be amazing in winter, but don't use your space heater to fill that role.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
In areas with ice accumulation, the NWS has recommended carrying a winter storm kit, which should include essentials such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 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
The greater Los Angeles area remained blanketed in unhealthy smoke Thursday, and health officials cautioned residents to limit outdoor activity and seek out cleaner air indoors if possible.
—Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
Snow and ice blanketed major roads across Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
Noun
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The yellow of the cloak references the color of the flag of Vatican City.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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Both approaches are forms of hegemonic reassertion—attempts to cement U.S. primacy on the world stage—but one cloaks itself in moral superiority, and the other does not.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Could general manager Brian Cashman go a different route and add another ace by trading for San Diego Padres hurler Dylan Cease?—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is like the relentless sharp in your fantasy league who always seems a step ahead.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Jurupa Valley fire crews battled a brush fire in the Santa Ana River bottom Tuesday evening after having extinguished a blaze in a similar location last week.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Ana De Souza, 54, who lived at the duplex, and her dog were found dead inside after firefighters extinguished the blaze.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2025
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Alas, the clouds soon gathered, casting their veil over the moon, obscuring it from sight.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
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Mars clouds have wispy features, more like a gauzy veil than a fluffy sheep.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Unfortunately, outdated Medicare rules still steer doctors toward prescribing cheap, generic opioids to seniors instead of these effective alternatives.—
Christian Josi,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2025
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This system is generic enough to be mapped onto any quantum hardware, and it can be made to evolve over time, just as the real-world system does.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Those policies also don’t cover all the potential sources of liability.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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