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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
Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Coverage also includes up to $3,000 for safety apparel (like helmets) if damaged in a covered collision.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Then Melissa McCarthy appeared behind the cobweb-covered bar.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Joined by fellow five-timers Jonah Hill, Tina Fey (who hosted the premiere of SNL UK earlier this year), Candice Bergen, and Melissa McCarthy, Black tries to spiff up the deteriorating and cobweb-covered Five-Timers lounge.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
Roberto wins and chooses a covered plate that turns out to hold a gummy hamburger.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s a covered patio with backyard games (corn hole and bocce) as well as three digital darts lanes and seven live sports simulator suites that rent by the hour and can hold up to 10 people.
—Connie Ogle
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
There are some chargers set up around the field, including throughout the covered Craft Beer Barn, but bring your own cable.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The actual covered percentage of excess costs has fluctuated over the years.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
At 640-acre Tanque Verde Ranch, kids are split by age group into the Daily Kids Program, which is covered in the all-inclusive rate and includes activities like horseback riding, swimming, and arts and crafts.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
On TikTok, Woodard-Jones — whose story was covered by The Washington Post and then picked up by a number of other outlets —- said her flight had been booked through a workplace portal.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The information may have been covered by the United Kingdom's Official Secrets Act.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Pierce had covered the Wild for the past 10 seasons.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Each plan has an overall $10,000 limit per term agreement, as well as individual limits for covered systems.
—Caroline Ernst, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Coverage also includes up to $3,000 for safety apparel (like helmets) if damaged in a covered collision.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Then Melissa McCarthy appeared behind the cobweb-covered bar.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Apr. 2026
Joined by fellow five-timers Jonah Hill, Tina Fey (who hosted the premiere of SNL UK earlier this year), Candice Bergen, and Melissa McCarthy, Black tries to spiff up the deteriorating and cobweb-covered Five-Timers lounge.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Apr. 2026
Roberto wins and chooses a covered plate that turns out to hold a gummy hamburger.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
There’s a covered patio with backyard games (corn hole and bocce) as well as three digital darts lanes and seven live sports simulator suites that rent by the hour and can hold up to 10 people.
—Connie Ogle
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
There are some chargers set up around the field, including throughout the covered Craft Beer Barn, but bring your own cable.
—Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The actual covered percentage of excess costs has fluctuated over the years.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Denver metro test drive loop My drives with the Prius covered much of the South Denver metro area, including stretches of C-470 and E-470, where steady highway cruising allowed the hybrid system to show off its efficiency.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
The remains were found partially covered in sediment, and their position on a sediment pile suggests intentional placement, likely as part of a ritual funerary practice.
—Ryan Brennan
april 4, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
At 640-acre Tanque Verde Ranch, kids are split by age group into the Daily Kids Program, which is covered in the all-inclusive rate and includes activities like horseback riding, swimming, and arts and crafts.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands are losing Medi-Cal coverage as a result of cuts and from new rules that include renewing coverage every six months rather than each year, work requirements and reductions in how much will be covered for noncitizens, according to CalMatters.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
On TikTok, Woodard-Jones — whose story was covered by The Washington Post and then picked up by a number of other outlets —- said her flight had been booked through a workplace portal.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
The information may have been covered by the United Kingdom's Official Secrets Act.
—Ava Berger, NPR, 3 Apr. 2026
Pierce had covered the Wild for the past 10 seasons.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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With large hailstones capable of shattering windshields and denting vehicles, meteorologists are urging residents to move cars into garages, covered parking areas or sheltered spots.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The story of sheltered squares being exposed to the wider world and liberated is just as relevant now as 50 years ago.—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Mar. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Weed-and-feeds can be substituted for regular feedings.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Inside a Sur La Table kitchen located in Topanga Village in Woodland Hills, a group of participants roll up their sleeves, hands lightly coated in flour, preparing to take on one of the most technically demanding pastries in the world, the croissant.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s not carbon-coated or carbon-looking.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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Whether your funds are shielded from a levy depends largely on where the money came from in the first place.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The region should be shielded from the wind somewhat, with gusts from the northwest at 10 to 15 mph.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the most reassuring detail for fans concerned about canon fidelity is how much Martin has endorsed this production.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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The products are no longer available for purchase, but the FSIS is concerned that the nuggets may still be stored in some consumers’ freezers.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
3 Apr. 2026
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There’s fountains, small areas to climb, and concealed nooks and crannies.—
Jenny Hughes,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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Investigators allege Gonzalez wrote checks to herself from HOA accounts over an extended period and concealed the thefts by creating fictitious invoices and false ledger entries.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The wolf — known as BEY03F — essentially traversed the Sierra Nevada in the span of three to four days, a feat Hunnicutt believes was made possible by a low snowpack this season.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ships flying the flags of Pakistan, India, Thailand, Russia, Turkey, China, Iraq, and now Malaysia have safely traversed the strait at some point since the war began.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Apr. 2026
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Russo said patients who undergo any form of heart surgery will be monitored by a cardiologist for the rest of their lives.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cracks and fissures are being monitored on several walls, ceilings and facades throughout the hall.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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