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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
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Walls of windows surround a covered patio, where a summer kitchen is tucked into one corner.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
In April 2022, the family of four covered Ebony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a 12,500 square foot exhibit hall, two concession stands and a covered access area for cattle pens.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
Tri-tip and ribs in two covered bus tubs were improperly cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Red cedar, the same material the house is constructed from, provides a stunning contrast with the concrete flooring, which extends out to the decking at the adjacent pool, creating a seamless flow between the outdoor space and the covered kitchen.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The venue would have two ice rinks and a covered outdoor sports field.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Superstorm Sandy, which in 2012 flooded New York City and neighbors, had tropical storm-force winds that covered an area nearly one-fifth the area of the contiguous United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Additionally, 99 percent of employees are covered by Great Place to Work certification, which uses tools like worker surveys to assess the culture and experience, an increase from 95 percent in 2024.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
For most of the second half of Friday night’s semifinal game against Houston at T-Mobile Center, the Hall of Fame coach covered his mouth with his knuckles, his silver wedding band glinting under the lights.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Their smoke screens covered many square miles and needed fewer people to operate them.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
To protect patients, especially those who need a lot of care and could otherwise face devastating medical bills, federal regulations require health insurers to limit how much patients can be asked to pay out of pocket each year for covered services.
—Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Since 1999, Nicole has been a designer, copy editor, family columnist, and covered style, home design, gardening and other news-you-can-use topics.
—Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026
Walls of windows surround a covered patio, where a summer kitchen is tucked into one corner.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026
In April 2022, the family of four covered Ebony.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Additionally, a 12,500 square foot exhibit hall, two concession stands and a covered access area for cattle pens.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 13 Mar. 2026
Tri-tip and ribs in two covered bus tubs were improperly cooling.
—Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Red cedar, the same material the house is constructed from, provides a stunning contrast with the concrete flooring, which extends out to the decking at the adjacent pool, creating a seamless flow between the outdoor space and the covered kitchen.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
The venue would have two ice rinks and a covered outdoor sports field.
—James Taylor, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
Thompson and Allen covered the net in all three games.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Superstorm Sandy, which in 2012 flooded New York City and neighbors, had tropical storm-force winds that covered an area nearly one-fifth the area of the contiguous United States.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Entering the Ukrainian town of Izium brings the odd sight of roads and sidewalks completely covered in wide stretches of overhead netting.
—Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
Additionally, 99 percent of employees are covered by Great Place to Work certification, which uses tools like worker surveys to assess the culture and experience, an increase from 95 percent in 2024.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2026
For most of the second half of Friday night’s semifinal game against Houston at T-Mobile Center, the Hall of Fame coach covered his mouth with his knuckles, his silver wedding band glinting under the lights.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2026
The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Their smoke screens covered many square miles and needed fewer people to operate them.
—Natalia Sánchez Loayza, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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But other activists allege that such policies lead to the unnecessary suffering of sheltered animals.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Begin by placing the pot in a sheltered area outside for a few hours each day.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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That these images aren’t used to elicit sorrow or righteous anger isn’t a problem in and of itself; rather, the issue is that they aren’t substituted with worthwhile alternatives that stir one’s soul, or one’s moral compass.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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The structured strapless red number was coated in velvet and featured an thigh slit and an elegant train.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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The combination of beef and broccoli coated in a thick, glossy hoisin-soy sauce has been riffed on countless ways, but this version keeps the old-school flavors intact while handing off the work to modern kitchen helpers.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Once proceeds are distributed directly to an individual, they are no longer shielded by corporate boundaries.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This has real implications not only for Pakistan’s internal security but also for regional actors concerned about spillover effects.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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Regulators are concerned the system fails to adequately detect and warn drivers about degraded visibility from glare, fog, or dust.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Beyond that, the county has concealed most legal bills from the process — fees paid to outside lawyers and investigators who built the case against Corpus and looked into her counter-accusations — citing attorney-client privilege.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The pair began to exchange words early in the second half, cracking the type of crooked smiles that hardly concealed the competitiveness driving both players to chirp and ridicule and needle one another on both ends of the court.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Some 80 oil and gas tankers a day typically traversed the Strait of Hormuz before the war, The New York Times noted.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The landscape—rolling hills, thick forests, and lush river valleys—lends itself to hiking and biking, and the park is also traversed by the Green and Nolin rivers, which offer plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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The company later said an email from the senator's office did not reach its CEO due to spam filtering and that its privacy channels are actively monitored.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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