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as in veils
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 sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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Recent Examples of coverings
The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.
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Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The designer sets a relaxed and classic tone in her spaces, then layers on the personality, adding cheeky wall coverings, pretty patterns, and plenty of organic textures.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, Senate Democrats have introduced the VISIBLE Act, which would mandate that ICE and Customs and Border Protection officers wear legible identification showing their names and agency, while also restricting the use of most face coverings during operations.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But, importantly, the deployment of federal agents dressed in military fatigues, tactical vests, and often wearing face coverings, intimidate and scare people.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Its two towers, or oasts, plus firepits and facade are made from Catawba stone excavated during the brewery’s build-out, while local black walnut wood forms the bar top and wall coverings.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for wounds.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Multiple containers of food in the three-door, reach-in refrigerator didn’t have coverings, and a container with raw ground beef was stored on top of a box with produce.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 Sep. 2025
This space has also been revamped over the summer with a dedicated bar, which adds to The Bar space in the palazzo’s charming Red Room, replete with silk coverings lining the walls and an original fresco by Cesare Rotta framing the ceiling.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
The designer sets a relaxed and classic tone in her spaces, then layers on the personality, adding cheeky wall coverings, pretty patterns, and plenty of organic textures.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Similarly, Senate Democrats have introduced the VISIBLE Act, which would mandate that ICE and Customs and Border Protection officers wear legible identification showing their names and agency, while also restricting the use of most face coverings during operations.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But, importantly, the deployment of federal agents dressed in military fatigues, tactical vests, and often wearing face coverings, intimidate and scare people.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Its two towers, or oasts, plus firepits and facade are made from Catawba stone excavated during the brewery’s build-out, while local black walnut wood forms the bar top and wall coverings.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 29 Aug. 2025
Treatment for infested cattle often involves cleaning, antiseptic treatment and coverings for wounds.
—Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Multiple containers of food in the three-door, reach-in refrigerator didn’t have coverings, and a container with raw ground beef was stored on top of a box with produce.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
Noun
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One through line between the films and the series are the headdresses, veils and hair jewelry.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Gone are the Davos power sheaths and blunt business bob from her time as White House senior adviser.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 2025
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Also included with the knife set are two sheaths and a knife sharpener.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While invisibility cloaks are a gee-whiz application, metamaterials now offer real-world commercial applications such as new antenna technologies for mobile phones.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 Dec. 2018
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After testing, the Missouri State Highway Patrol allege the gun matched shell casings collected during their investigation.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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In July of last year, after the shooting at the property, the brothers found bullet casings on the floor in front of their apartment.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Smoke from western wildfires shrouds downtown buildings with the Cheyenne Mountain in the background on August 12 in Colorado Springs.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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The plastic bodywork has been sharpened all around, too, with the tank shrouds now reaching the front forks.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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Floor mats that are hand-dyed using paint spray feature a blue-to-orange ombre look, which carries over to the speaker housings and other gear and button surrounds.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The tranquil space, complete with soft music and weighted blankets, offered comfort during dental procedures.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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One user shared a photo of silver blankets being distributed, while others reported a lack of communication about the type of incident or how long the disruption might last.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The seemingly ever-present A-lister has graced magazine covers for three decades, her haircut spurring thousands of women to lop off their long locks in the '90s.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Where Wintour commanded magazine covers and Met Galas, Malle faces a far more fickle landscape.—
Gemma Allen,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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