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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
Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But among the cobweb-covered religious statues are other cemetery residents with a less-than-pleasant history.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The third level will be a covered rooftop with a DJ booth, dance floor and bar with views of the Las Vegas Strip.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Owners may never visit the resort’s communal pool and club room, as the deck features a 750-square-foot infinity pool with integrated loungers, plus a sunken lounge and a covered dining area next to an outdoor kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The recall specifically involves shrimp imported from Indonesia, and covered products may have been prepared, packed, or held in conditions potentially exposing them to low levels of cesium-137.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1984, about two-thirds of gas utility bills paid for the gas, and one-third covered infrastructure, utility costs and taxes, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Chubb offers customizable policies that cover a wide range of industries, so chances are your business may fall under a covered industry.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
But those plans can have more limited networks of covered doctors, which can pose a problem for people with fewer care choices in rural areas.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Smart-casual works almost everywhere, but dress modestly (elbows, knees covered) in heritage spots.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Closer images reveal a more substantial structure with a pointed roof, made from logs and foliage, housing a log table and several bags, rope and a helmet hanging from the rafters which are covered by a plastic tarpaulin.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For a while, Anokians would wake up the next day to find windows covered in soap.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also covered under the Mills Act, which offers significant property tax savings in exchange for preserving the historic appearance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In the picture, the little one, whose face was covered with a pumpkin emoji, could be seen standing on the seat of the driver's side of a stationary vehicle.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
At one point in 2020, some 23 analysts on Wall Street covered Beyond Meat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
More than one‑third of covered workers are enrolled in a plan with a deductible of $2,000 or more for an individual.
—Phil Galewitz, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
But among the cobweb-covered religious statues are other cemetery residents with a less-than-pleasant history.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The third level will be a covered rooftop with a DJ booth, dance floor and bar with views of the Las Vegas Strip.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Owners may never visit the resort’s communal pool and club room, as the deck features a 750-square-foot infinity pool with integrated loungers, plus a sunken lounge and a covered dining area next to an outdoor kitchen.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
The recall specifically involves shrimp imported from Indonesia, and covered products may have been prepared, packed, or held in conditions potentially exposing them to low levels of cesium-137.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
In 1984, about two-thirds of gas utility bills paid for the gas, and one-third covered infrastructure, utility costs and taxes, according to the Energy Information Administration.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Chubb offers customizable policies that cover a wide range of industries, so chances are your business may fall under a covered industry.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
But those plans can have more limited networks of covered doctors, which can pose a problem for people with fewer care choices in rural areas.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The living room walls in Paulsen’s home are covered in framed photos of Kelly and their kids.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Smart-casual works almost everywhere, but dress modestly (elbows, knees covered) in heritage spots.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Closer images reveal a more substantial structure with a pointed roof, made from logs and foliage, housing a log table and several bags, rope and a helmet hanging from the rafters which are covered by a plastic tarpaulin.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Jackson has covered the Super Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
For a while, Anokians would wake up the next day to find windows covered in soap.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
It’s also covered under the Mills Act, which offers significant property tax savings in exchange for preserving the historic appearance.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
In the picture, the little one, whose face was covered with a pumpkin emoji, could be seen standing on the seat of the driver's side of a stationary vehicle.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
At one point in 2020, some 23 analysts on Wall Street covered Beyond Meat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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The Cameroonian has been substituted eight times in eight league starts, on three of those occasions at half-time.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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After the recession in 2008, P&G shifted its strategy to create more premium products that couldn’t be easily substituted with cheaper private label versions.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Reduce the heat to medium-high and pour in the hoisin mixture, stirring constantly until the beef is fully coated in sauce, about 1 minute.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Add fennel, apples, celery, parsley, and fennel fronds to dressing, tossing until coated.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Despite a $50 million bounty for Maduro’s arrest, no defections have occurred within his inner circle, which analysts say is shielded by corruption and fear of prosecution.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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And Myanmar has become an attractive destination for the cybercrime networks, who are shielded by corruption and the military junta.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, economists and policy advisors are concerned by the approach politicians have taken to national debt, saying Washington is not pulling back its spending enough to begin rebalancing the books.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Stop being a people-pleaser, particularly where your offspring is concerned.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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Beyond the housing units that concealed this bloody event, a truck rumbled along the road, a basketball bounced, children squealed, the sounds foreign, from another world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors also alleged Friday that between December 2024 and September 2025, Blain destroyed or concealed city communications that were public records subject to disclosure under the California Public Records Act.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The team traversed steep and uneven ground, overcame vertical drops of up to 60 feet (20 meters) using rope techniques and transformed a small underground site into a temporary base.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Several states along the East Coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS), after a nor’easter traversed the eastern seaboard this weekend bringing with it the threat of strong wind and heavy rain.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Even water usage is monitored through precision irrigation systems that maximize efficiency while protecting regional ecosystems.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Prince of Whales emphasized that the encounter came as a surprise, since the whale was not being actively monitored at the time.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Castelion claims that its mission is rooted in the belief that freedom must be actively protected – through technological strength, strategic clarity, and national resolve.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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