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noun

Definition of sheetsnext
plural of sheet
as in expanses
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

present tense third-person singular of sheet
as in coats
to form a layer over dust sheeted the floors of the old, abandoned house

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  1. expanses
  2. expansions
  3. covers
  4. lengths
Noun
  • Large expanses of glass that open onto terraces keep the homes, however, from feeling dark and dank.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The roomful of ALOHAs was unlocking the subtle physical details of everyday life, arguably one of the last expanses of unrecorded human activity.
    James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of expanses
Noun
  • Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The expansions presented in the article as gift ideas can be purchased directly from the publisher, through online vendors such as Amazon or ordered via your Friendly Local Game Store.
    Rob Wieland, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of expansions
Verb
  • For example, the 35% requirement covers the 2026 model year, but counts a carmaker’s 2026 models sold in 2025 and 2026.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Led by experts and experienced moms, the series covers essential tips for what to expect during pregnancy, how to prepare for birth, postpartum care, and the essentials of welcoming a newborn into your life.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of covers
Noun
  • Wondering how exactly rosemary can encourage your hair to reach new lengths?
    Lisa DeSantis, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The Marines went to extreme lengths to shield Sasaki from the media in his five years with them, so much so that the intensely private Ohtani seems like an open book by comparison.
    Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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