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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
a friend covered for me as a hospital volunteer while my family went on vacation
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as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
this section of the book covers kitchen makeovers for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
we usually manage to cover a lot of ground in a single day
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as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
I'll cover the reception desk while you take a break
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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as in defense
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in covering
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
put the restaurant menus in clear plastic covers so that they would last longer
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
people may only skip their shifts if they find a cover for themselves first
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as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
all of the exhibits at the fair are under cover, so the weather won't be a factor
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under cover of friendship the con man insinuated himself in the lives of the unsuspecting couple
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Recent Examples of cover
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Another viral moment shows an elderly man covered in watches, each strapped around his waist.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Mavis’ covers of songwriters who could be her grandchildren (indie rocker Kevin Morby, Frank Ocean), is a nod to her recent role as patron saint of for several younger generations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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Despite a local Taiwanese series that covered similar territory, OMG co-founder and CEO Steve Chicorel sees opportunity rather than obstacle.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Another viral moment shows an elderly man covered in watches, each strapped around his waist.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
As Bailey sat down for his interview, Fallon unveiled Bailey’s two covers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Mavis’ covers of songwriters who could be her grandchildren (indie rocker Kevin Morby, Frank Ocean), is a nod to her recent role as patron saint of for several younger generations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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If Calvados apple liqueur is unavailable for the glaze, substituting water works wonderfully.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Your glass tabletops, windows, and mirrors may look worse after cleaning them thanks to the dull film coating their surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dip the apple into the liquid candy and rotate it to coat evenly.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Bassist Franz Lyons, standing nearby onstage, is seen recoiling and shielding his eyes from the dispersing spray.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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Instead, young professionals entering the workforce are hoping to land six-figure blue-collar careers like plumbers and carpenters to shield themselves against the threat of AI while also avoiding student loans.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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That’s not unique to New York, of course, and CEOs are concerned that the next generation of leaders doesn’t trust that business or government is on their side.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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That makes finding such a pair of pants in a thrift-store donation bin unusual—and potentially concerning from a hygiene or institutional usage perspective.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most settlements include confidentiality clauses that not only conceal the settlement figure, but also bar anyone involved from publicly discussing it.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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What, then, would West have made of Nat’s body, even concealed under a halter top?—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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When people are crossing the river Evros, trying to reach Greece from Turkey, many of them are harassed by Greek or EU forces.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The 2025 New York City Marathon results are in, with winners from the men’s and women’s races crossing the finish line before noon.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Then there's carefully monitoring multiple loads to make sure every item is washed and dried at the correct temperature.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Controls, for example, need to be continuously monitored so that audit readiness becomes more a state of being, and not a last minute sprint.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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In addition to preserving natural ecosystems and the sustainable fisheries that depend on them, reefs may help to protect coastlines from storms and floods, which will become ever more urgent as climate change and rising sea levels give rise to more dangerous storms.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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By strengthening the muscles and protecting cartilage, these exercises can help reduce pain from overstressed, stiff joints.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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