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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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as in substituting
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 coating
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shielding
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 concerning
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 concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traversing
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 monitoring
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 protecting
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 covering
Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Introduces Microplastics Many landscape coverings are fabricated using plastics that are susceptible to degradation.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Introduces Microplastics Many landscape coverings are fabricated using plastics that are susceptible to degradation.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
There were more than 50 yellow cones in the middle of Gateway Boulevard, most of them covering bullets fired during the exchange.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Alex Hutchinson is a National Magazine Award-winning journalist and Outside’s Sweat Science columnist, covering the latest research on endurance and outdoor sports.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covering
Noun
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Not one to be outdone in the gothic department, Hamnet director Chloé Zhao wore a black veil from designer Gabriela Hearst, who also did her black gown, on the red carpet.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
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Alexander McQueen was also responsible for Kate's ivory duchesse satin shoes adorned with lace, as well as her ivory silk veil.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Now, if oil prices remain elevated, those same firms will face fresh cost pressures and few, or no, options for substituting oil.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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For an extra kick, try substituting spicy Italian sausage for the mild.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dusting windshields, coating sidewalks and veiling Atlanta’s spring sunshine in a golden haze.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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While standard cast iron typically requires seasoning to both preserve and maintain its quality and help prevent food from sticking, this cast iron is equipped with a black matte satin interior enamel coating that’s made to resist cracking, chipping, and staining.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Independent of being a parent who works from home, Meghan is also conscious of shielding her team from the distraction of children.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stella tiptoed from the proscenium arch, shielding her eyes from the glare of the footlights.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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What is more concerning is that the KC-135 is now very old (first built in the late 1950s) and is in dire need of retirement or upgrade.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Whether that’s more encouraging or concerning is up to you.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Sanchez Estrada was found guilty of corruptly concealing a document or record, and he and his wife, Rueda, were found guilty of conspiracy to conceal documents.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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The ninth defendant, Daniel Sanchez Estrada, was charged with corruptly concealing a document and conspiracy to conceal documents.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The interior of the vehicle continues Lucid’s focus on a spacious cabin with significant storage and a large one-piece screen traversing most of the car’s front dash.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The number of oil tankers traversing the strait has been in the single digits or zero each day for the past week, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence, compared to about 50 per day prior to the war.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covering. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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