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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
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Elsewhere, landscape designer Katsuaki Ogawa will create a new garden with covered walkways, water features, and seasonal plantings inspired by traditional Japanese gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Outdoors, there’s lots of room for activities, from the bocce court to the covered courtyard that houses a pizza oven.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Barnes confirmed the nonprofit covered production costs, though did not specify what those amounted to.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Murago has tons of other options to consider, like a cozy egg chair, a covered swing, and more.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sizemore said that covered costs included gas, car rentals, lodging and activities and that taxpayer funds were used only for official government travel.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
The clip, which included background noise and echoes, covered the last 30 seconds of the flight as the pilots struggled with the disabled aircraft as well as recordings of testing the NTSB did on another aircraft.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
The ballroom was initially expected to be covered by private donations.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026
Probability of rain considers the multiplication of area covered times confidence in the forecast.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The walls in one room are covered in hundreds of his early sketches for Argentaia, ideas of what was to become.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Many people quickly covered their mouths and left the area.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The News & Observer previously covered the methodology of sanitation scores.
—Eva Flowe
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Add stock as needed to make sure the vegetables are covered.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
Instead of multiple private insurance companies, a single fund collects money (usually through taxes) and pays doctors, hospitals, and other providers for covered care.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Elsewhere, landscape designer Katsuaki Ogawa will create a new garden with covered walkways, water features, and seasonal plantings inspired by traditional Japanese gardens.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Outdoors, there’s lots of room for activities, from the bocce court to the covered courtyard that houses a pizza oven.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 14 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Barnes confirmed the nonprofit covered production costs, though did not specify what those amounted to.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 12 May 2026
Murago has tons of other options to consider, like a cozy egg chair, a covered swing, and more.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Sizemore said that covered costs included gas, car rentals, lodging and activities and that taxpayer funds were used only for official government travel.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Specifically, Congress put protections in place to ensure that covered programs offer legally qualified candidates for office (both Republican and Democrat) equal time on the public airwaves.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 8 May 2026
Verb
The Star-Telegram service journalism team covered a range of news this week, from Hollywood productions filming in small North Texas towns to retail comebacks and consumer protection questions.
—Jake Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2026
The clip, which included background noise and echoes, covered the last 30 seconds of the flight as the pilots struggled with the disabled aircraft as well as recordings of testing the NTSB did on another aircraft.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
The ballroom was initially expected to be covered by private donations.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 22 May 2026
Probability of rain considers the multiplication of area covered times confidence in the forecast.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The walls in one room are covered in hundreds of his early sketches for Argentaia, ideas of what was to become.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Many people quickly covered their mouths and left the area.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
The News & Observer previously covered the methodology of sanitation scores.
—Eva Flowe
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Add stock as needed to make sure the vegetables are covered.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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In Denver, however, sheltered homelessness in that group decreased by 28% and street homelessness fell by 57%.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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In 1987, such genuine earnestness in a song that was actually about something was novel and welcome to listeners like me, who felt alienated by Top 40 radio but were too sheltered to encounter, let alone embrace, hardcore or rap.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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Goldman Sachs economists have found jobs like telephone operators, insurance claims representatives and bill collectors face high risk of being outright substituted by AI.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Head coach Mike Brown substituted Hart out and inserted Landry Shamet, who helped spark the Knicks' fourth-quarter rally.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Most modern non-toxic ceramic pans are actually aluminum or stainless steel pans coated with a thin spray-on layer designed to mimic ceramic’s slick, nonstick surface.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2026
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Thus, entries at the show range from six-digit customs (above) to mopeds covered in glitter (below) to daily riders still coated in road grime.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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But funds beyond that threshold — or older deposits that have commingled with other money — may not be shielded.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Maher argues that Lansing largely shielded the newsroom from the brunt of the cuts, though several podcasts were scrapped and some correspondents took buyouts.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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Approximately 40,000 residents in Orange County, California, are under evacuation orders as authorities are concerned a tank filled with a toxic chemical will either leak or explode.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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But there is a right to be concerned about Levshunov after an ugly 2025-26.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Some viewers took Sharon’s critique as tough love that prompted necessary introspection about why their natural texture is concealed and manipulated so often.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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According to investigators, her body had been concealed beneath boxes and had likely been there for at least 24 hours.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Iran's near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz has thrown global oil trade into disarray, cutting off importers from around one-fifth of the global oil supply that traversed the waterway before the war.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Tehran denied that, but Danish shipping and logistics company Maersk subsequently confirmed that one of its ships had traversed the strait with US protection.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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Carbajal locked his doors, screened customers and monitored ICE alerts during commuting hours.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Unlike the Olympics, athletes competing in the Enhanced Games are allowed to use performance-enhancing substances such as testosterone, HGH and EPO under medical supervision, though organizers say drugs must be regulated and monitored.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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