blanketing

[ blang-ki-ting ]

noun

1. blankets:

   The blanketing was too warm.

2. Radio. the effect of a signal from a powerful transmitter that interferes with or prevents the reception of other signals.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blanketing¹

First recorded in 1570–80; blanket + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Finally, there’s “Wicked,” the movie adaptation of the Broadway musical that has been blanketing the planet for the last couple of months with promotional tie-ins and appearances by stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

From Los Angeles Times

But even if this strategy fails another time for Republicans, there's every reason to be worried about the long-term impacts of blanketing the airwaves with such hateful rhetoric.

From Salon

In recent days, multiple blazes have exploded across heat-seared hillsides, blanketing the region in ash and smoke, threatening homes and communication towers and sending thousands of residents fleeing for their lives.

From Los Angeles Times

The heat wave blanketing the Southland was not expected to break until Tuesday, with an excessive heat warning in effect until Monday night.

From Los Angeles Times

A heat wave is once again blanketing the Northeast, South and Midwest.

From New York Times

Related Words

• bury
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