Thesaurus results for CARPET

carpet

verb

Definition of carpet

as in to coat

to form a layer over leaves carpeted the lawn

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Recent Examples of carpet Maybe next week, the boys could wade into the river near Mancelona and collect bushels of watercress, which carpeted the surface there. — Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026 In Angra dos Reis, there are dramatic mountain vistas, verdant jungle carpeting every ridge and islet, and warm, cerulean water. — Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026 Designers dislike carpeted stairs, favoring more stylish options that offer the same safety benefits. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 Hiking is increasing in popularity in Malaysia despite the fact that around half of the country’s total land area is carpeted in tropical forest, in which high temperatures and humidity are common. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026 The bedroom itself is a typical tiny house loft, which is carpeted and has space for a double bed and some more cabinetry. — New Atlas, 23 June 2026 When a bathroom is carpeted, the moisture will eventually start seeping into the carpet, causing mold and mildew growth. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026 In its place urchin barrens now carpet the seafloor; a spiny, silent landscape stripped of life. — Tatjana Baleta, Time, 28 May 2026 Swaths of the region are carpeted in grasses that each year grow and then die, creating what Acuña described as a patchwork of layers. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026

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Trump’s desire, which is to coat the granite facade with white paint, has been met with significant pushback from historians who say that covering the historic building’s granite exterior with paint could trap moisture and damage the stone.

— News Desk, Artforum, 19 Aug. 2026
Last year’s winner was the Crab and Mozzarella Arancini, which included Maryland blue crab meat, white rice with herbs and mozzarella coated in Italian breadcrumbs, served with marinara sauce.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

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During Sunday's game in Atlanta between the Dream and the Fever, at least three fans were asked by WNBA security personnel to cover shirts bearing messages about transgender women participating in women's sports.

— S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fireplaces are stocked with fragrant piñon wood, making winter stays especially cozy, while silk covers conceal TVs and handmade Le Creuset dishware keep modern amenities from disrupting the mood.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

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