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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
Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The single-level expanse of exhibition space has two entry points and countless options for covering its formidable length.
—Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 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
Lew Sichelman has been covering real estate for more than 50 years.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The single-level expanse of exhibition space has two entry points and countless options for covering its formidable length.
—Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 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.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Vanilla creme was substituted during the notorious banana shortage of World War II.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Start simple with soft sourdough and chili oil for dipping or tartare with crispy chips before diving into a cheesy smashburger or ribbons of pasta coated in a creamy mushroom-herb sauce.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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The show’s name referred to their self-identification as helpless babies overwhelmed by the pressures of modernity, comforted only by coating themselves in fancy serums and moisturizers to recreate the peaceful, placental insulation of the womb.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Remember, tents do not shield you from lightning.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The crucified and risen Christ reveals a God who stands with the oppressed, not one who is used to shield the powerful from criticism or accountability.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 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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Police said the woman was crossing against the light when she was hit by a teenage driver.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s probably why class-crossed lovers make such fertile ground for fiction—look at Heathcliff and Cathy, or poor Scudder and Maurice.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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The tanks and dispenser system were monitored for leaks for decades.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators said the suspects conducted extensive surveillance, using GPS trackers to monitor victims’ movements and cameras to watch their residences.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Choose fairness to protect your peace.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2023, state Medicaid agencies began making sure enrollees who were protected from being dropped from the program during the covid pandemic still qualified for coverage.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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