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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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the top floor, a space that served as Newhart’s office features a covered patio complete with a fireplace and city views.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But the deluge let up before Leo arrived in his covered popemobile for a romp through the deafening crowd.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The eastern side of the building has an opening to accommodate a covered dining patio and a balcony for the second floor, the permit application said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Choose a covered patio to make your space more usable in all kinds of weather.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Demming later went outside and saw the covered body of a child on the home’s roof.
—Gerald Herbert, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The rain meets us again at dinner, where we’re seated outside under a covered patio at Ritournelle, a wine bar and restaurant at the Parc du Port Breton in Dinard, recommended by the owners of Comète.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a bright container in a complementary color, and add a pop of cheer to a covered entryway.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The notices accompanying the most recent launches from Plesetsk covered much longer time periods, with daily windows of up to 10 hours over up to 14 consecutive days.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Orange County Public Schools has had a similar tax, approved by voters several times, in place for 16 years, helping that district pay for expenses, like salaries and extra-curricular activates for students, not fully covered by state funding.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Johnston was in his office in the slot, and, despite being covered by Zach Bogosian, finished a feed from Rantanen to tie the game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The walls are covered in graffiti from past guests, giving the place a fun, lived-in energy.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Flan wasn’t covered in the reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The teachers' contract expired at the end of 2025, and the district says the teachers and staff remain covered under the terms of the most recent contracts.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the top floor, a space that served as Newhart’s office features a covered patio complete with a fireplace and city views.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But the deluge let up before Leo arrived in his covered popemobile for a romp through the deafening crowd.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The eastern side of the building has an opening to accommodate a covered dining patio and a balcony for the second floor, the permit application said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Choose a covered patio to make your space more usable in all kinds of weather.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Demming later went outside and saw the covered body of a child on the home’s roof.
—Gerald Herbert, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The rain meets us again at dinner, where we’re seated outside under a covered patio at Ritournelle, a wine bar and restaurant at the Parc du Port Breton in Dinard, recommended by the owners of Comète.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a bright container in a complementary color, and add a pop of cheer to a covered entryway.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
The city cut funding last year to $800,000, with the remainder covered by a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The notices accompanying the most recent launches from Plesetsk covered much longer time periods, with daily windows of up to 10 hours over up to 14 consecutive days.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
On April 23, Duke Energy announced barricades would be placed at Buster Boyd Access Area in Lake Wylie on boat ramps where less than three feet of water covered the concrete at the end.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Orange County Public Schools has had a similar tax, approved by voters several times, in place for 16 years, helping that district pay for expenses, like salaries and extra-curricular activates for students, not fully covered by state funding.
—James Wilkins, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Johnston was in his office in the slot, and, despite being covered by Zach Bogosian, finished a feed from Rantanen to tie the game.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The walls are covered in graffiti from past guests, giving the place a fun, lived-in energy.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Flan wasn’t covered in the reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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Guests step aboard from a sheltered platform inside the vessel itself, skipping the awkward ladder climbs, turning the simple act of leaving the ship into something that feels quietly adventurous.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The protagonist of Father Goriot, Rastignac arrives in the capital a poor and sheltered nobleman eager to carve out a place for himself in high society.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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But Nuno substituted the forward in the 52nd minute with West Ham later blowing their 2-0 lead and having to settle for a point.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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While this necklace is gold vermeil (coated), it’s designed to last a long time—just make sure not to shower with it on.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The exterior of the ring is coated in titanium, which held up well during two weeks of testing.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many of the best moments from the Met Gala happen within the walls of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, mostly shielded from cell phones and the larger public.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
1 May 2026
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Hernandez defended her record, saying she’s cleaned up homeless encampments and shielded critical services from budget cuts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Verb
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That’s the case where the 49ers are concerned and their spotty record under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch in identifying premium talent in the first two rounds.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Wintour and Bryan were — as far as the public was concerned — together from 1998 until late 2020, well after her kids were married.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once traversed by Genghis Khan, this is a focal point of Scythian-Turkic culture, whose arid slopes somehow sustain nomadic life that demands constant attentiveness to the environment.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But hardly any ships have traversed the strait since the war began in late February.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In those policies, residents can be reminded that the cameras are not continuously monitored (if that is the case) and assured that no neighbors have access to the recordings.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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In addition to going door to door, law enforcement officials used helicopters, drones and monitored surveillance footage during their investigation, CBS News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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