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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And on local college campuses, dance teams such as KOTX and KUT at UC San Diego and KASA at San Diego State University are staging and Instagramming impressive K-pop cover performances.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Diners will be able to get their burrito covered in queso, red sauce, or verde.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Tucci and Hathaway appeared in a teaser for the magazine release on Instagram, with Tucci reading the issue, which features Blunt's character on the cover.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
And on local college campuses, dance teams such as KOTX and KUT at UC San Diego and KASA at San Diego State University are staging and Instagramming impressive K-pop cover performances.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sun is shining brighter, our days are a little longer, and the pollen is coating things as far as the eye can see.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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These items are coated with Teflon, a material that blocks UV rays and is of best use in warm weather climates.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heat-loving crops like tomatoes get shielded from blight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest advantages of greenhouse growing is shielding your plants from pests and disease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The second dismissed count concerned an allegation that Panini attempted to induce high-profile 2023 and 2024 NFL Draft prospects to breach their exclusive licensing deals with Fanatics.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That top speed lands this bike squarely in minibike territory, as far as I'm concerned.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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Daisy struggles to conceal her emotions, having been able to express them freely in Canada.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cargo planes flew in three small helicopters and assembled them near the patch of mountains where the missing airman was concealing himself inside a cave or crevice.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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What Alkassar, who lives on South Beach, does hope to do is lure not only Miami Beach residents and tourists but locals who have in recent times proved reluctant to cross the bridges from the mainland.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the dutiful reader is still turning over basic questions about the nature of witchcraft, the girls are already hurtling up the stairs and out of the basement, and Lucie is crossing paths with Isabelle, a hostile neighbor.—
Kristen Roupenian,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The district is encouraging families to monitor their children for any signs of illness.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arrizurieta said the chamber, just like the city, is closely monitoring developments.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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To protect yourself, property owners can sign up for notifications about any new documents filed for their property in the city's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Go to the Strait and just take it, protect it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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