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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The covered patio design should have the same design motifs that are used throughout the interior, Tyreus suggests.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The outdoor fireplace is a welcoming spot to unwind with a glass of wine, and there's also a covered patio by the creek.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The viral dessert, which uses minimal ingredients, is typically made with fresh Medjool dates filled with natural nut butter, then covered in dark chocolate and topped with flaky salt.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Her partner, Kurt Dixon, has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for her specialized physiotherapy and medical therapies that are not currently covered by the National Health Service (NHS), as well as to raise funds to help arrange transportation for her ongoing treatment.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the mayor presented the latest version of his plan to close the $146 million deficit, with more than half covered by the savings from about 130 layoffs.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Images of Al-Mousawi’s body covered in bruises and lesions on his face, feet and torso filled social media feeds.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Topics covered will include the influence alcohol had on starting the library; the 1871 Chicago Fire and its impact; language in which the library’s first books were written; and the library’s various locations over the decades.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Why isn’t pain covered in greater depth?
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The eclipse was not visible from Earth, only to the crew aboard the spacecraft, and the astronauts needed to wear eclipse glasses to protect their eyes until the moon completely covered the sun.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
There’s a lap lane, in-water loungers, and a swim-up bar set beneath a covered pavilion, along with multiple dining and lounge terraces that reinforce the home’s seamless connection to its tropical surroundings.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The covered patio design should have the same design motifs that are used throughout the interior, Tyreus suggests.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
The outdoor fireplace is a welcoming spot to unwind with a glass of wine, and there's also a covered patio by the creek.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2026
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
Their most popular video of all time has 106 million views and features Papa Bee placing covered plates in front of the kids who play rock-paper-scissors to determine who is going to eat a gummy food version of the real food the other one is going to eat.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Zestt Dreamsoft Travel Scarf is the perfect thing to make sure you’re always covered (literally).
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
The viral dessert, which uses minimal ingredients, is typically made with fresh Medjool dates filled with natural nut butter, then covered in dark chocolate and topped with flaky salt.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
Her partner, Kurt Dixon, has set up a GoFundMe to help raise money for her specialized physiotherapy and medical therapies that are not currently covered by the National Health Service (NHS), as well as to raise funds to help arrange transportation for her ongoing treatment.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
On Wednesday, the mayor presented the latest version of his plan to close the $146 million deficit, with more than half covered by the savings from about 130 layoffs.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
Images of Al-Mousawi’s body covered in bruises and lesions on his face, feet and torso filled social media feeds.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
Topics covered will include the influence alcohol had on starting the library; the 1871 Chicago Fire and its impact; language in which the library’s first books were written; and the library’s various locations over the decades.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Why isn’t pain covered in greater depth?
—Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
The eclipse was not visible from Earth, only to the crew aboard the spacecraft, and the astronauts needed to wear eclipse glasses to protect their eyes until the moon completely covered the sun.
—Miles Doran, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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The central location—right around the corner from the Pantheon, yet tucked into a piazza that feels somewhat sheltered from the tourist crowds—offers the best of both worlds.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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Unlike RVs and larger ground tents that offer enough tall, voluminous sheltered space to encourage campers to spend time inside any time, day or night, smaller tents, whether pitched on the ground or atop the vehicle, lack this luxury.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Apr. 2026
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That means allied stockpiling of semiconductors and other critical inputs that cannot be quickly substituted.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
17 Apr. 2026
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White pepper can be substituted with black pepper.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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By 1896, Kodak was marketing film specially coated for motion picture use.—
Marcia Greenwood,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The infrared sensors are beneath a clear plastic window that can easily get coated with dirt and dust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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But Bianco’s badge hasn’t shielded him from Hilton’s blistering attacks about the sheriff’s past statements about immigration, COVID-19 pandemic mask mandates and Black Lives Matter protests — which is disqualifying for some GOP voters.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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At their depth, the new seismometers may also be shielded from disruptive changes in atmospheric pressure, says USGS research geophysicist Robert Anthony, the Deep Ice Seismometer project manager.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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There had been some swelling in the final stages of her pregnancy, but her doctors weren't concerned.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The redistricting case concerned Proposition 4, a 2018 ballot measure that required congressional districts to be redrawn by an independent redistricting commission.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2026
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Corey Elliott concealed his face leaving federal court in Boston on Tuesday after he was arrested on dogfighting charges.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Following an alert from a canine team, officers found 44 packages of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s doors, back seat and rear quarter panels during a physical inspection.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Igra added that a friend who traversed the route months later and wound up in the jail as well also remembered the soup and had been telling her children about it for years.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Only 10 ships have traversed the strait in the last 24 hours.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency also reported earlier the nation’s armed forces monitored a US destroyer seen moving from Fujairah toward the Strait of Hormuz and conveyed this to the US via Pakistani mediators.—
Angela Cullen,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature homelessness program monitored 126 encampment sites across the city and visited an interim housing site.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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