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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
From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
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Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Democrats were unable to secure a mandate for immigration officers to wear body cameras, provisions on warrants needed to enter homes or limitations on face coverings.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Window coverings and ceiling fans are installed throughout the home, according to the listing.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Following the incident, the park also caused some confusion regarding a policy barring guests under 21 from wearing face masks or face coverings inside the park.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Other features include a playground, basketball court and overhang grid-style coverings to create more shade.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
The legislation includes measures that ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings, prohibit ICE activity on city property, limit Philadelphia police collaboration with ICE and strengthen protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
21 June 2026
Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere.
—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Democrats were unable to secure a mandate for immigration officers to wear body cameras, provisions on warrants needed to enter homes or limitations on face coverings.
—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 June 2026
Window coverings and ceiling fans are installed throughout the home, according to the listing.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
Following the incident, the park also caused some confusion regarding a policy barring guests under 21 from wearing face masks or face coverings inside the park.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Other features include a playground, basketball court and overhang grid-style coverings to create more shade.
—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
The legislation includes measures that ban ICE agents from wearing face coverings, prohibit ICE activity on city property, limit Philadelphia police collaboration with ICE and strengthen protections against discrimination based on citizenship and immigration status.
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Laura Fay,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.
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The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.
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From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.
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The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper.
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Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.
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While blankets and quilts are great for lounging, a sturdy seat keeps you off hot sand, damp grass, or uneven ground, which can be especially uncomfortable for older adults.
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Featuring a perspective not often seen on book covers, and the perfect balance of image and text.
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Today, the public largely remembers Holmes through magazine covers, courtroom sketches, documentaries, and television dramatizations.
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“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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