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noun

ˈshēt How to pronounce sheet (audio)
Definition of sheetnext
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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verb

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
Noun
The balance sheet as of January 31, 2025, shows total assets of $8,806, with total liabilities of $392,512. — Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025 In response to the campaign, the CARB fact sheet attempted to refute many of the campaign’s claims or provide relevant context. — Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 13 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for sheet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheet
  1. expansion
  2. coat
  3. expanse
  4. cover
  5. length
  6. plain
  7. stretch
Noun
  • Related Articles Last fall, Bieber spoke to WWD about the expansion of her beauty and skin care company following its U.K. launch in 2023.
    — Hannah Malach, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
  • For those unfamiliar with Pokémon cards, an Elite Trainer Box is a special collector's box containing a variety of cards, packs, and accessories designed for fans looking to enhance their collection or dive into a new expansion.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of expansion
Verb
  • Stir in drained pasta, basil, and lemon zest until coated, adding the remaining 1/4 cup cooking water (about 1 tablespoon at a time) to loosen sauce as needed.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Cover with nonstick foil or foil coated in nonstick spray.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of coat
Noun
  • These wide expanses of dense maritime forest are largely left alone.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The extraordinary Lake Tahoe residence — nestled along a broad expanse of shoreline on 5.47 acres — has hit the market for $65 million.
    — David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of expanse
Verb
  • Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.
    — Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and cover your head, or leave your vehicle and seek refuge in a low-lying area like a ditch or ravine.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of cover
Noun
  • The host then dug in to keep Madrid’s superstars at arm’s length, with both sides struggling to find a decisive goal.
    — Ben Church, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
  • This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
    — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of length
Noun
  • An ambitious land reclamation project started in the the late 19th century was completed in 1943, the result of which is a large plain of very fertile farm land.
    — Paul Caputo, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Windy conditions are expected to contribute to fire danger across the urban corridor and plains through the weekend, forecasters said.
    — Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of plain
Noun
  • The schedule-makers compounded matters by handing the Knicks seven road games in an eight-game stretch, including two sets of road back-to-backs.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Coby White can’t be stopped — or slowed — as the new focal point for the Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are enjoying a rare stretch of positivity — and Coby White is the engine driving them through every win and loss.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of stretch

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