uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ən-ˈkə-vərd 
: not covered: such as
a
: not supplied with a covering
b
: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program
c
: not covered by collateral
an uncovered note
Examples of uncovered in a Sentence
the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
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One pitch later, Savannah Pola dropped down a bunt and, spotting an uncovered second base, the speedy second baseman turned it into a heads-up double.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
For a charcoal grill, grill corn on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 16 minutes or just until tender, turning frequently.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Beyond that, Medicare requires the payment of premiums to help with uncovered services that can also include deductibles and copays.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
For a charcoal grill, grill corn on the rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 12 to 16 minutes or just until tender, turning frequently.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Beyond that, Medicare requires the payment of premiums to help with uncovered services that can also include deductibles and copays.
—Jane Tavares, The Conversation, 13 May 2025
Obscenity laws, most aggressively enforced by the U.S. Postal Service, attempted to keep that excitement within bounds—no uncovered or obviously aroused penises, no affectionate or suggestive physical contact.
—Vince Aletti, New Yorker, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncovered
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncovered. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd
: not covered or supplied with a covering
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