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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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
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, 5 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But the star of the show is the entertainment barn, a multi-functional structure boasting a covered porch, a full kitchen and a seated bar, billiard and lounge zones, and a soaring en suite guest bedroom.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Patients enrolled in the prenatal plan remain covered through their pregnancy, though many then become eligible for two months of emergency care coverage.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Eligible Prime subscribers may receive compensation for Prime membership fees paid during the covered period, capped at $51 per person.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At 67 pounds, it can be moved around as needed—including outdoors under a covered area.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Employers and governments hire PBMs to negotiate drug prices, create lists of covered drugs, build networks of pharmacies, and process drug claims.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
And looking at this area that was covered in ugly graffiti is such a welcome change.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The idea, from the very beginning, was to ease viewers into a new day with amiable hosts who covered the news, cracked jokes and fit right into viewers’ at-home routines.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The evidence Martinez's attorney, Chris Parente, seeks to make public is currently covered by a protective order that prohibits the disclosure of materials or their use outside of the court case.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Inside, early-medieval frescoes covered the walls.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
That tense hospital drama covered a day-in-the life of a dedicated surgical nurse in an understaffed ward.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
The standout element of the design was the asymmetric front placket in tonal suede, fastened with a row of covered buttons.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
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, 5 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
But the star of the show is the entertainment barn, a multi-functional structure boasting a covered porch, a full kitchen and a seated bar, billiard and lounge zones, and a soaring en suite guest bedroom.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Patients enrolled in the prenatal plan remain covered through their pregnancy, though many then become eligible for two months of emergency care coverage.
—Paul Kiefer, jsonline.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Eligible Prime subscribers may receive compensation for Prime membership fees paid during the covered period, capped at $51 per person.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
At 67 pounds, it can be moved around as needed—including outdoors under a covered area.
—Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
Employers and governments hire PBMs to negotiate drug prices, create lists of covered drugs, build networks of pharmacies, and process drug claims.
—Bob Herman, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Quarterback Eli Manning also was a high-profile top-15 finalist who lost in the voting, which is conducted by a panel of 50 voters — most of them media members who have covered the NFL for many years.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2026
And looking at this area that was covered in ugly graffiti is such a welcome change.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
The idea, from the very beginning, was to ease viewers into a new day with amiable hosts who covered the news, cracked jokes and fit right into viewers’ at-home routines.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Austin Sanders has covered public safety in Austin for over six years, with a focus on shifting trends in policing practices, civilian oversight of law enforcement, and new developments in how cities handle emergency medical services and fire response.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
The evidence Martinez's attorney, Chris Parente, seeks to make public is currently covered by a protective order that prohibits the disclosure of materials or their use outside of the court case.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2026
Evan has covered the Rangers since 1997.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Inside, early-medieval frescoes covered the walls.
—Adam Erace, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026
That tense hospital drama covered a day-in-the life of a dedicated surgical nurse in an understaffed ward.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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Conditions can vary significantly over short distances in the mountains, particularly overnight, as cooler air pools in higher terrain and sheltered areas.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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How to Harden Off Plants To begin hardening off plants, move the seedling trays and pots outdoors to a sheltered section of your yard that receives dappled light.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2026
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They've been substituted for equivalent store or name brands when necessary.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Frenchman was then substituted at the break.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Transfer Dough to a large bowl coated with baking spray, turning to grease top; cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm place (75°F) until doubled in size, 1 to 1 hour, 30 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Paired with the Country Fried Steak, an 8-ounce beef steak lightly coated, fried, and topped with white gravy, the table has something substantial that holds up as the game stretches on.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Children who are consistently shielded from everyday challenges don’t get to practice this coping.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Because a nonprofit association of private insurers runs the California FAIR Plan, its records and meetings have historically been shielded from public view under state law.—
Julie Watts,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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But not everyone is concerned, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who has brushed off demands for short-term ROI.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Should people experiencing these symptoms be concerned about their future cognitive health?—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Economic growth fueled by foreign borrowing created an illusion of stability that concealed deepening structural decay.—
Alejandro Reyes,
Washington Post,
3 Feb. 2026
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Women who brought the lawsuits said the university ignored their complaints and deliberately concealed abuse that happened for decades during examinations at the UCLA student health center, the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center or in Heaps’ campus office.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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As part of the demonstration, the G1 traversed a snowfield while autonomously tracing the outline of a Winter Olympics emblem measuring approximately 186 metres by 100 metres.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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But even across the EP’s brief 18 minutes, Hunt makes clear that there are still corners in this world ripe for discovery, mysterious doorways looming in the landscape, waiting to be traversed.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
28 Jan. 2026
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And Latz has the ability to pitch more than an inning in relief, an asset that could prove especially valuable early in the season if Nathan Eovaldi, coming back from sports hernia surgery, and perhaps another starter are closely monitored.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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