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
Ian Millhiser, Vox, 8 Apr. 2025
In the first, hushed room, an enormous sculptural clothing rail custom designed by Julian Schnabel sat pride of place, a blanket artfully draped across it.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Risk adverse With rain having already blanketed the area and more in the forecast on Friday afternoon, Yu Darvish’s Cactus League debut was pushed back to Saturday’s home game in Peoria.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For starters, Judge James Boasberg, the district court judge, had issued a blanket order that temporarily blocked all deportations under the Alien Enemies Act.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 8 Apr. 2025
In the first, hushed room, an enormous sculptural clothing rail custom designed by Julian Schnabel sat pride of place, a blanket artfully draped across it.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 8 Apr. 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
Among his favorite activities here is the glamping, which situates travelers up close and personal with glaciers and a night sky blanketed in twinkling stars.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Risk adverse With rain having already blanketed the area and more in the forecast on Friday afternoon, Yu Darvish’s Cactus League debut was pushed back to Saturday’s home game in Peoria.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blanket
Noun
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The male figure wears a simple toga, while the woman wears a large cloak over a tunic and many accessories.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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The white marble sculpture, which is missing a head and arms, appears to depict a woman's torso draped in a loose dress or cloak.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Also out: general manager Calvin Booth, whose contract will not be renewed.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Promoted to director of college scouting in 2003 and director of player personnel in 2009 and then assistant general manager in 2012, DeCosta has essentially been setting the prospect board and running Ravens’ drafts since 2005.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Not to mention, it’s also constructed with durable stoneware and coated in a nonporous enamel glaze that is stain- and scratch-resistant, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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How to Preserve Flowers with Beeswax The hack itself is simple—just melt some beeswax into a bowl or jar, grab a single flower of your choice, and dip it straight in until it's fully coated.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Read Next World Palace gardens hid 900-year-old ruins of bathhouse in Spain — until now.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Firefighters extinguished the fire early Sunday morning and no injuries were reported.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Otherwise their first-round pick goes to the Oklahoma City Thunder in June to extinguish that obligation that otherwise would move unprotected to the 2026 first round.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The exclusion of frill makes these unfussy bridal gowns ideal for accessorizing with a piece of special jewelry or a statement veil.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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There’s the requisite shot of a perfect toro nigiri, a thin veil of soy sauce glistening on top, or a close-up of a minimalist ceramic vase.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Seen through the narrator’s eyes, the fast-food restaurant’s employees lose their generic anonymity and gain a sense of individuality.—
Rhian Sasseen,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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The class action lawsuit alleges that Walgreens sold generic drugs at a higher cost to customers with insurance than to members of its Prescription Savings Club, according to court documents.—
Jeremy Tanner,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Commerce Department data for February covers a period that largely precedes Trump's tariffs, though the reading arrives amid a bout of accelerating inflation that stretches back to the final months of the Biden administration.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Here are the winter 2025 All-County honorees, covering top high school athletes from Broward County in basketball, soccer, wrestling, girls weightlifting and cheerleading.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Blanket.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blanket. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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