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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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as in sheltered
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Recent Examples of covered
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Gone is an in-house movie theater, and a covered walkway to the White House captured in so many photos over the years.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The one-acre plot features a courtyard with a fire pit, an infinity pool, a covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a guesthouse, in addition to the roughly 9,500-square-foot main home, with the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains serving as a backdrop.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Such remediation costs may be covered by the tenant’s renter’s insurance policy, or perhaps by your own policy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The couple bought a stone house covered in vines, and a boat that Fred hoped to take out on the water but never did.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
These would keep oysters from getting covered by the large amounts of sediment that wash into the Bay.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Roberts got up and pretended to have an injury, while also revealing a sweatshirt that was covered in dirt.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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
At one point in 2020, some 23 analysts on Wall Street covered Beyond Meat.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The covered wedge-like heel, measuring approximately seven inches, is a sight to behold and gave the actress a major boost in height.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2025
Gone is an in-house movie theater, and a covered walkway to the White House captured in so many photos over the years.
—Darlene Superville, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
The one-acre plot features a courtyard with a fire pit, an infinity pool, a covered patio, an outdoor kitchen, and a guesthouse, in addition to the roughly 9,500-square-foot main home, with the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains serving as a backdrop.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 24 Oct. 2025
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
Adjective
Nature and Faith He captures Lithuania (where Drizyte grew up and where her parents still live) in the freezing winter, too, with images shot on the Curonian Spit when it’s covered in snow.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Such remediation costs may be covered by the tenant’s renter’s insurance policy, or perhaps by your own policy.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The couple bought a stone house covered in vines, and a boat that Fred hoped to take out on the water but never did.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2025
These would keep oysters from getting covered by the large amounts of sediment that wash into the Bay.
—JSTOR Daily, 31 Oct. 2025
Roberts got up and pretended to have an injury, while also revealing a sweatshirt that was covered in dirt.
—Noah Camras, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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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Vinicius Jr started against Valencia on Saturday but was substituted in the 79th minute, at the same time as Kylian Mbappe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Panko or gluten-free bread crumbs can also be substituted as needed.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The inside resembles a fruitcake while the outside is coated in crispy cornflakes.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The oven is coated in enamel that creates its signature exterior color and serves as an inner nonstick layer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Until now, people have largely been shielded from those increases by the enhanced premium tax subsidies that nearly all enrollees receive.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Other critics say the family has shielded Andrew over the years, and pressure for some sort of accountability needs to continue.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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When Fern was about 3 months old, a vet noticed a mild heart murmur but wasn’t concerned.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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So there is some regret there, at least as far as I'm concerned.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
28 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 20-minute ride with Balloons Over Rum flies high above terrain once traversed by Bedouins and used as a backdrop for films like The Martian.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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Food, natural resources, jobs, ideas, and people all traversed a border that was barely monitored for large stretches.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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The brace successfully monitored joint bending while the subject walked, ran, squatted, and jumped, even reconstructing the person’s running gait with precision.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Clinton’s health has continued to be monitored in the years since.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wedged between rolling frontcountry foothills and the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis is a patchwork of parks and protected areas spanning more than 1,500 square miles of mountain wilderness west of Calgary.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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The shelter provided by walls, fencing, and other trees and shrubs serves as a windbreak and keeps new plantings more protected.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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