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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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as in substituting
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 coating
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shielding
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 concerning
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 concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traversing
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 monitoring
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 protecting
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 covering
Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Simply remove the quick-drying fleece wrap covering and throw it in the washing machine when necessary.
—Lola Mendez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The tax break consists of a flat tax of 200,000 per year covering all foreign incomes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Kat Abughazaleh, a former journalist also running for Congress, was pushed to the ground by a federal law enforcement agent in a camouflage uniform wearing a full face covering, sunglasses and a helmet during the same protest, video by CNN affiliate WBBM showed.
—Whitney Wild, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
Simply remove the quick-drying fleece wrap covering and throw it in the washing machine when necessary.
—Lola Mendez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Anza-Borrego is the largest state park in California, covering more than 600,000 acres.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025
The tax break consists of a flat tax of 200,000 per year covering all foreign incomes.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covering
Noun
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Also like Lynch, Robinson’s onscreen world hums with quiet dread, a sense that something sinister lurks just beneath the veil of the everyday banal.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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As the days shorten, leaves fall, and the earth prepares to rest, the veil between the physical and spiritual realms thin.—
Raquel Reichard,
Refinery29,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Natalia's graduation sash also included her father's sheath logo on the top left.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Kohberger bought a Ka-Bar brand knife and Ka-Bar leather knife sheath on Amazon in March 2022, according to prosecutors.—
Darin Oswald,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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William wrote Temple out of his will, substituting his granddaughter.—
Stacy Schiff,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
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Junior quarterback Leo Stalsberg — substituting for senior starter Cedric Tomes, who’s out with a broken finger — completed 2 of 10 pass attempts for 25 yards.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The set comes with three extra-virgin olive oils—one for sizzling, one for frying, and one for finishing—plus a sizzle spray for even coating.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Exposing them to broiler temperatures can cause warping, coating breakdown, and even safety hazards if the surface starts to flake.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The footage shows protesters screaming, running, and shielding themselves.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Instead of shielding his children from the pressures of his job, Arison is planning to bring them along for the ride.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Other corners of the market are showing concerning signs of froth.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a federal appeals court heard arguments concerning a lower court's order that blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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What begins as a crime caper morphs into an unexpected rom-com as Jeff spends more time with Leigh’s family and even joins her local church, all while concealing his real identity and living behind a display of bicycles at Leigh’s workplace.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
11 Oct. 2025
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Snelling is currently charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many of the activities, such as hiking in Pisgah National Forest, viewing Looking Glass Falls, and traversing Sliding Rock in season, are outdoor-centric.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trails have suffered erosion, so take care while traversing them.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covering. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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