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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
Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
When Mitchell broke into the house, she was dressed in all black, with a black stocking cap, and carried items such as a covered flashlight and a prybar.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Participating states would mobilize roughly 120 combat aircraft, which would fly from European bases and shoot down missiles and drones over the covered territory.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The five covered crashes — in 1907, 1929, 1987, 2008 and 2010 — offer insight into how markets unravel and, more importantly, how investors’ behavior and discipline can hurt or help.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Install on unused land near Garden Center 2 and on top of covered parking, but not on clubhouses.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
As of 2025, the most covered history topic in English secondary schools is the Transatlantic Slave Trade, just edging out World War I and, yes, the Norman Conquest.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The expiration of temporary, pandemic-era tax credits that have lowered the cost of insurance for those covered under the government’s exchanges operated under the Affordable Care Act.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In Florida, there were 3,094,306 children covered by Medicaid in March 2023, before the unwinding process began.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The credit will be available as long as there is inventory covered by the program, the GM spokesman said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The 37-year-old singer covered the top of her blond dreadlocks with a black hair head wrap, calling attention to her soft glam and bleached eyebrows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
More than 50% of kids receive their vaccines from VFC, so this will impact their coverage, especially since the combo vaccine will no longer be covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
The family also has to pay for the parts of Bui’s medical bills that are not covered by his insurance, Linh added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
The lease listing specifies it as a restaurant space with a full kitchen buildout, a hood, a grease interceptor and more than 1,000 square feet of covered outdoor patio.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025
When Mitchell broke into the house, she was dressed in all black, with a black stocking cap, and carried items such as a covered flashlight and a prybar.
—Ingrid Harbo, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
Near the banks and couture shops of the city’s Bahnhofstrasse, the Münsterhof market stands out for its high-quality goods and after-work crowds enjoying glühwein in an elegant, covered bar.
—AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
Participating states would mobilize roughly 120 combat aircraft, which would fly from European bases and shoot down missiles and drones over the covered territory.
—Andriy Zagorodnyuk, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2025
Spray coated the covered clubhouse walls, soaking the shirts that proclaimed Toronto’s October future.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2025
The five covered crashes — in 1907, 1929, 1987, 2008 and 2010 — offer insight into how markets unravel and, more importantly, how investors’ behavior and discipline can hurt or help.
—Steve Booren, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Install on unused land near Garden Center 2 and on top of covered parking, but not on clubhouses.
—Anita Gosch, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
As of 2025, the most covered history topic in English secondary schools is the Transatlantic Slave Trade, just edging out World War I and, yes, the Norman Conquest.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Millais covered her body with flowers that signify love, pain, innocence, and faithfulness.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Unable to plausibly explain to the authorities what happened — or why she’s covered in her friends’ blood — Sarah is forced back to the subterranean depths to help locate her five missing companions.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The expiration of temporary, pandemic-era tax credits that have lowered the cost of insurance for those covered under the government’s exchanges operated under the Affordable Care Act.
—Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In Florida, there were 3,094,306 children covered by Medicaid in March 2023, before the unwinding process began.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The credit will be available as long as there is inventory covered by the program, the GM spokesman said.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The 37-year-old singer covered the top of her blond dreadlocks with a black hair head wrap, calling attention to her soft glam and bleached eyebrows.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
More than 50% of kids receive their vaccines from VFC, so this will impact their coverage, especially since the combo vaccine will no longer be covered.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
The family also has to pay for the parts of Bui’s medical bills that are not covered by his insurance, Linh added.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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This recognition has no cash value, is not transferable, and may not be substituted or redeemed for cash or any other value.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Starbucks Protein-Boosted Milk, a blend of 2% milk and premium whey protein made daily by baristas, may be substituted in any hot or iced drink where milk is part of the recipe — for example, a Latte, Macchiato or Coconutmilk Refresher.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s also coated in scratch-resistant enamel that’s easy to clean and great for presenting on a tablescape.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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Its polyester fabric is coated in a water- and stain-resistant coating, and its ergonomic, strong zippers can withstand serious force.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Her attorneys argued the agreement shielded her from prosecution.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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About a decade ago, amid Syria's civil war, volunteers built a small, underground amusement park so little ones could play, shielded from bombing and shelling.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Piwowarczyk said his office has received calls from constituents concerned about the potency of these products.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Well, there was a real gift from the writers as far as that monologue was concerned.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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The defendants concealed the cash receipts from an accountant, who prepared their taxes, which led to the fraudulent omission of more than $17 million in gross sales from tax returns filed with the IRS.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The family travelled north from Central America for weeks, crossing rivers by night and riding concealed in smugglers’ trucks.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Location and Set Curb traversed the city of Los Angeles for the majority of its twelve seasons.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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The project has traversed an impressive festival circuit, developing through labs at Dharamshala, Film Bazaar, HAF and Cannes.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Researchers treated 12-month-old mice (similar to a 60-year-old human) with the nanoparticles and monitored the animals’ behavior and memory over several months.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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That level of independence is rare in an industry where many are used to being tightly managed and closely monitored.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This ripper supports nearly every DVD format, including protected discs with CSS, region codes, and Sony ARccOS.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
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That means the night skies in and around Capitol Reef are especially protected from star-obscuring light, so this playground of cliffs, arches, and canyons has some of the best stargazing in the country.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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