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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
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Elsewhere, landscape designer Katsuaki Ogawa will create a new garden with covered walkways, water features, and seasonal plantings inspired by traditional Japanese gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Outdoors, there’s lots of room for activities, from the bocce court to the covered courtyard that houses a pizza oven.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Barnes confirmed the nonprofit covered production costs, though did not specify what those amounted to.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Murago has tons of other options to consider, like a cozy egg chair, a covered swing, and more.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sizemore said that covered costs included gas, car rentals, lodging and activities and that taxpayer funds were used only for official government travel.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Private wells aren’t regulated by the EPA or covered by utility testing, and the EPA and CDC recommend testing them at least once a year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Qualifying businesses would see their first year of rent covered.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Some lots are empty, covered in waist-high weeds and bits of concrete.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Rooks is now based on the West Coast, and covered sports all over the country during her rise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Storefronts once crammed with shoppers, now covered by tarps.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Adjective
Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Elsewhere, landscape designer Katsuaki Ogawa will create a new garden with covered walkways, water features, and seasonal plantings inspired by traditional Japanese gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Outdoors, there’s lots of room for activities, from the bocce court to the covered courtyard that houses a pizza oven.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Barnes confirmed the nonprofit covered production costs, though did not specify what those amounted to.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Murago has tons of other options to consider, like a cozy egg chair, a covered swing, and more.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sizemore said that covered costs included gas, car rentals, lodging and activities and that taxpayer funds were used only for official government travel.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Verb
The fan continued over the barrier, fell in front of a red ad for a local butcher shop and landed in an area covered by grass and dirt at the west end of the bullpen.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
Additionally, our commerce writers and editors have previously covered a vast array of supportive sandals, including ones that support your feet all day at theme parks and music festivals, plus flip-flops that are actually comfortable.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 May 2026
Cotton clothes are lint shedders, microfibers are lint attractors and when washed together, microfiber fleece ends up covered with little balls of lint.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Private wells aren’t regulated by the EPA or covered by utility testing, and the EPA and CDC recommend testing them at least once a year.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Qualifying businesses would see their first year of rent covered.
—Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Some lots are empty, covered in waist-high weeds and bits of concrete.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Rooks is now based on the West Coast, and covered sports all over the country during her rise.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Storefronts once crammed with shoppers, now covered by tarps.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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Opt for the sheltered roof terrace and take your time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Why Ketchikan matters Long before Ketchikan became a bustling fishing town and cruise port, the sheltered waterways of Southeast Alaska were home to Indigenous communities whose histories were carved into towering cedar totems.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The South Korea forward was given a guard of honour by both teams when he was substituted in the second half and received a standing ovation from the crowd.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Spain forward Nico Williams had to be substituted before halftime in Athletic Bilbao’s 1-0 loss to Valencia at home, prompting more concerns ahead of the World Cup.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 May 2026
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Once the fibers appear flattened, coated with dust, or no longer attract particles, they should be discarded.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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It should be noted that the underside of the bladder (which is in contact with the user's back) is coated with soft-touch fabric, plus an optional mesh back panel can be added for extra breathability.—
Ben Coxworth
May 11,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
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But its relative youth and iconic mascot have not shielded the brand from many of the same issues dogging the company’s older brands, such as Maxwell House and Philadelphia.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Then came the Methodists, seeking a utopia shielded from the excesses of the Roaring Twenties.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Patients were concerned too, and some asked Hulse what would happen to the new clinic after her team left.—
Clayton Dalton,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Vets weigh in on why dogs start grazing and when to be concerned.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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The major difference, of course, is that Jovovich has since traversed into the world of action movies since her days as a model.—
Laura Lane,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Eighteen Americans who were aboard the ship are currently being monitored in a quarantine unit at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.—
Lilia Luciano,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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In the United States, more than 40 people are being monitored for the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, which derives from rodents.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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