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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
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Storefronts once crammed with shoppers, now covered by tarps.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
At the end of one school year, his classroom was identified by students as the safest on campus, covered in gold stars.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Its longest flight in 2022 covered less than a half-mile and lasted 161 seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The paintings are enormous, almost architectural in scale, and covered in gold ground.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
The site is currently covered under a black tarp as the city continues to disagree on its final plans.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The city cut funding last year to $800,000, with the remainder covered by a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 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
As of last month, 62 percent of the vehicle covered in the recall had already received the update.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Storefronts once crammed with shoppers, now covered by tarps.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
At the end of one school year, his classroom was identified by students as the safest on campus, covered in gold stars.
—Daily News, 8 May 2026
Its longest flight in 2022 covered less than a half-mile and lasted 161 seconds.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The paintings are enormous, almost architectural in scale, and covered in gold ground.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
The site is currently covered under a black tarp as the city continues to disagree on its final plans.
—Marybel Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 May 2026
The city cut funding last year to $800,000, with the remainder covered by a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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After breaking free from that sheltered existence, Ashish sets out across continents, driven by a goal bound up in the memory of his late brother.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Seek refuge at rest areas or sheltered spots.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Both players had their heads bandaged and were substituted, for Chris Wood and Filip Jorgenson, after a stoppage of around five minutes.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Fray was also mad at himself for cramping, which forced him to be substituted out of Saturday’s loss in the 66th minute.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 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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Central to the thesis underpinning superior earnings growth is the idea that artificial intelligence is a 'secular' trend, and is therefore shielded from the peaks and troughs of the economic cycle.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Hough draped a sheer black cover-up over her shoulders and shielded her eyes with a pair of oversized brown sunglasses.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Still, positive job growth and a solid unemployment rate could prompt a Federal Reserve that has been concerned with slowing in the labor market to turn its attention back to inflation as an extended conflict in the Middle East pushes prices higher.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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But after two low sea ice records in a row, scientists are becoming concerned.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
8 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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The batteries inside utility-scale storage facilities are built to far stricter standards, sited under the most rigorous fire code in the country, and monitored 24/7.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Andrew Mulani, the bongo program assistant at the conservancy, said the bongos are monitored for months before being reintroduced into the wild to ensure that the shyest ones are selected because docile animals would fall easily to predators.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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