blanketing

[blang-ki-ting] / ˈblæŋ kɪ tɪŋ /

VERB

cover

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bury coat envelop obscure surround

STRONG

cloak cloud conceal crown eclipse hide mask overcast overlay overspread suppress

Antonyms

STRONGEST

free let go release reveal uncover

STRONG

clear disclose divulge explain expose lay bare let out open show tell unmask

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The winter storm is forecast to move slowly across the US, blanketing cities including Memphis, Nashville, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York with snow.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

The weather system is expected to take shape in Texas and New Mexico before moving eastward, blanketing cities including Memphis, Nashville, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York with snow.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Anthropic kicked off its first major push into advertising in September and has been blanketing National Football League, National Basketball Association and college sports games with TV ads for its Claude chatbot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

The Black Summer bushfires raged across Australia's eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020, razing millions of hectares, destroying thousands of homes and blanketing cities in noxious smoke.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The coat of dust blanketing everything is so thick it’s clear it hasn’t been disturbed for years.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins