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
Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Since his election, Josh’s children have joined him at volunteering events such as making blankets for the Harrisburg community and packing food donation boxes in Pittsburgh.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Winter brings mist that blankets the ground, giving the landscape a hushed tranquility, while spring and summer deliver fields of wildflowers and the soothing buzz of bees.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Sunbeam Weighted Blanket 15 Pounds, Reversible Plush Velvet/Microfiber Sunbeam Weighted Blanket 15 Pounds, Reversible Plush Velvet/Microfiber
Save $24 on this popular weighted blanket for the holidays at Walmart.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Since his election, Josh’s children have joined him at volunteering events such as making blankets for the Harrisburg community and packing food donation boxes in Pittsburgh.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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
Another fraternity brother shows me photos from two nights before, when snow flurries blanketed the area at night.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
Winter brings mist that blankets the ground, giving the landscape a hushed tranquility, while spring and summer deliver fields of wildflowers and the soothing buzz of bees.
—Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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In general, a airline’s biggest spenders and most loyal customers board first.Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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During the intermissions, the composer, frail and racked with pain, remained sitting in the general manager’s box.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Its super-soft face fabric has kept me cozy on many chilly morning dog walks, and the fact that it’s coated with a non-fluorinated durable water repellent (DWR) is just gravy.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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The new speaker’s high-frequency unit shares similarities with the one used in the £5,000-per-pair Dovedale speakers, with a 25mm dome made with a fine fabric weave coated in a special damping material.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Firefighters forced the box open and extinguished the fire, a spokesperson for the department said.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
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The unburned tankers tried to extinguish the fire consuming their comrade—but then the tank exploded.David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Once her hair was styled into a bun and a veil was added, Calyssa says the entire look and feel of the dress transformed.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Situated at the southern end of the 32-acre palace complex, the al fresco patio looks out into the vastness of the Old City of Hyderabad, and that morning it was shrouded in an ethereal veil of winter mist.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Conversely, Dune and Dune: Part Two have some generic images of brown people unintelligibly wailing in a temple — a pale comparison to the source material.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Leaning too heavily on AI often leads to efforts that can seem technical and impersonal, full of bland phrasing and generic messaging.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek and can be reached at [email protected] or 480-271-0646.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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