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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
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Heading downstairs, the lower level is outfitted with an intimate lounge area, the third bedroom, and sliding doors that open to a covered patio and pristine lawn.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
State law requires the agreement to be ratified by covered officers and firefighters and approved by the City Council.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
OneTrip Prime and Premier plans include coverage for one child 17 or younger when accompanying a covered adult.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some fed-up Staten Island residents have resorted to digging themselves out on streets that remained covered in snow two days after a blizzard walloped the city.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, every man sported a beard, and women remained covered and afraid to leave home.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some will require maintenance history for covered items before agreeing to coverage.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Intricate stonework and carved detailing wrap the symmetrical façade, which includes covered patios.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.
—Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
The first was a bonanza of free publicity, as the American press ate up Seberg’s Cinderella story and covered it relentlessly in the months leading up to the film’s release.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Jenner's six-figure handbag is already covered in bling.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The student's mother says the incident was covered up and that the district is not taking it seriously enough.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the apartment was covered in animal feces and didn't have any heat.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Heading downstairs, the lower level is outfitted with an intimate lounge area, the third bedroom, and sliding doors that open to a covered patio and pristine lawn.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
State law requires the agreement to be ratified by covered officers and firefighters and approved by the City Council.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
OneTrip Prime and Premier plans include coverage for one child 17 or younger when accompanying a covered adult.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Some fed-up Staten Island residents have resorted to digging themselves out on streets that remained covered in snow two days after a blizzard walloped the city.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Suddenly, every man sported a beard, and women remained covered and afraid to leave home.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Some will require maintenance history for covered items before agreeing to coverage.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Intricate stonework and carved detailing wrap the symmetrical façade, which includes covered patios.
—Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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, 27 Feb. 2026
The bread is traditionally made, with dough mixed by hand, then heated by coals from the fire, buried in sand, covered with more coals and left for 30 minutes.
—Henry Haselock, TheWeek, 27 Feb. 2026
The first was a bonanza of free publicity, as the American press ate up Seberg’s Cinderella story and covered it relentlessly in the months leading up to the film’s release.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
Jenner's six-figure handbag is already covered in bling.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
The student's mother says the incident was covered up and that the district is not taking it seriously enough.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The district attorney's office said the apartment was covered in animal feces and didn't have any heat.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Crystal Walk promenade, stretching over about a third of a mile, or 450 meters, provides shade under artificial branches covered in 10 tons of crystals that give it its name.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
These particles are covered with tiny chain-like structures that interact with metal ions in solution.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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The hard-bodied cabin space is limited in any teardrop trailer, but Goldfields extends the overall sheltered living space with a deployable Darche privacy tent for use with the outdoor shower.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Feb. 2026
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But south of the tunnel, Highway 1 still parallels a stretch of towering cliffs overlooking a sheltered cove.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lightner scored four goals to lead a balanced offense before Bishop’s substituted liberally in the closing minutes.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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White fish is coated in a draft beer batter to create these crispy fillets, which can be served with fries or between bread for a convenient weekday meal.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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Toss until fully coated, then mold it into a nugget shape and place it on a lined baking sheet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The coelacanth’s deep-ocean habitat essentially shielded it from the chaos happening at the surface.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Historically, social media platforms have largely been shielded by Section 230, a provision added to the Communications Act of 1934 that says internet companies aren’t liable for the content users post.—
Shanshan Dong,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Paris — As far as the French are concerned, the case is now closed.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Community members, concerned over slim pickings of essentials like eggs and bread, rallied around the store and started a GoFundMe in December 2024, ultimately raising nearly $63,000 for the grocery.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Officers reported that Hendrix had his right hand concealed inside his jacket near his chest and abdomen.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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In that same period, the total distance traversed by ships in the Arctic increased 111%.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The design is meant to reorient us, to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants, a creature still misunderstood, vilified and hunted for its cataclysmic-like ability to reshape land, and sometimes communities.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The training does not stop after graduation from the academy—Recruits are put on a rigorous on-the-job training program that is tracked and monitored.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sister Virginia Morrison fought with Mayor Thomas Menino and Steve Samuels to secure binding inclusion agreements at the Grove Hall Mecca Mall and monitored compliance daily.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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