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as in substituted
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 coated
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shielded
to place a protective layer over
better cover your skin with sunblock if you don't want a sunburn, not to mention skin cancer
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as in concerned
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 concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traversed
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 monitored
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 protected
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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Recent Examples of covered
AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Participating states would mobilize roughly 120 combat aircraft, which would fly from European bases and shoot down missiles and drones over the covered territory.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The five covered crashes — in 1907, 1929, 1987, 2008 and 2010 — offer insight into how markets unravel and, more importantly, how investors’ behavior and discipline can hurt or help.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Install on unused land near Garden Center 2 and on top of covered parking, but not on clubhouses.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
As of 2025, the most covered history topic in English secondary schools is the Transatlantic Slave Trade, just edging out World War I and, yes, the Norman Conquest.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
For that occasion, FLOTUS donned a crepe off-the-shoulder column gown in sunflower from Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon, which was accented with a lilac silk belt with a covered buckle, and light lilac frosted pumps from Manolo Blahnik.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
To prep ahead, toast the breadcrumbs and store them in a covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
More than 50% of kids receive their vaccines from VFC, so this will impact their coverage, especially since the combo vaccine will no longer be covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
The throw barely out-covered the distance of a handoff, but the play still went for 33 yards.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, her makeup was mostly covered by dramatic shades, except for the cherry hue dressing her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The family also has to pay for the parts of Bui’s medical bills that are not covered by his insurance, Linh added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Hidden behind a large flowerpot with a single withered flower, the windows are covered over by a grayish-yellow curtain, brittle with lager fumes.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by Antigravity Academy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Participating states would mobilize roughly 120 combat aircraft, which would fly from European bases and shoot down missiles and drones over the covered territory.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The five covered crashes — in 1907, 1929, 1987, 2008 and 2010 — offer insight into how markets unravel and, more importantly, how investors’ behavior and discipline can hurt or help.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Install on unused land near Garden Center 2 and on top of covered parking, but not on clubhouses.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
As of 2025, the most covered history topic in English secondary schools is the Transatlantic Slave Trade, just edging out World War I and, yes, the Norman Conquest.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
For that occasion, FLOTUS donned a crepe off-the-shoulder column gown in sunflower from Carolina Herrera’s Wes Gordon, which was accented with a lilac silk belt with a covered buckle, and light lilac frosted pumps from Manolo Blahnik.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
To prep ahead, toast the breadcrumbs and store them in a covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The interview covered a wide range of topics – how Hamas now regards October 7, the fate of the remaining hostages in Gaza, the state of ceasefire negotiations and the future of a post-war Gaza.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
More than 50% of kids receive their vaccines from VFC, so this will impact their coverage, especially since the combo vaccine will no longer be covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
The throw barely out-covered the distance of a handoff, but the play still went for 33 yards.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, her makeup was mostly covered by dramatic shades, except for the cherry hue dressing her lips.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The family also has to pay for the parts of Bui’s medical bills that are not covered by his insurance, Linh added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Hidden behind a large flowerpot with a single withered flower, the windows are covered over by a grayish-yellow curtain, brittle with lager fumes.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
All travel and lodging expenses will be covered by Antigravity Academy.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Detroit paced the Central for almost the entire season … only to trip over itself, fall down a flight of stairs coated in aioli, and land on a whoopee cushion in front of its crush.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Line a sheet pan with wax or parchment paper coated with cooking spray.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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As the founding curator of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Craig Inciardi had a front row seat to decades of music history that was largely shielded from the public.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Sep. 2025
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Infiniti was deep into production on One Battle when Presumed Innocent premiered, so she was shielded from the bulk of the attention and intrigue that came her way.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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For example, Makris is concerned that the Nottinghamshire Police in the UK have begun testing a Unitree Go2, which can be exploited by UniPwn.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Sep. 2025
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According to Jeffrey Gottfurcht, co-founder and CEO of Cyber Dive, a software company that enables parents to monitor their child's phone habits and history, parents shouldn't be concerned about invading their child's privacy.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Designers leaned into transparency, with diaphanous layers that revealed and concealed in equal measure.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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According to police, Mauthe failed to disclose the infants' deaths, concealed their bodies by wrapping them in towels, placed them in plastic bags and totes, and hid them throughout the home.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Location and Set Curb traversed the city of Los Angeles for the majority of its twelve seasons.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The project has traversed an impressive festival circuit, developing through labs at Dharamshala, Film Bazaar, HAF and Cannes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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To deliver it, electric power companies grew into an industry monitored by insurance companies and public utility regulators.—
Ernest Freeberg,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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Liberal-leaning television networks were a megalith, and First Amendment-protected besides.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our legal system has painstakingly determined the narrow range of speech that is not legally protected, such as speech that is intended to — and in fact does — incite imminent lawless action.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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