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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
At his family's home, window coverings were drawn and a pickup blocked access to the driveway.
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Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
At his family’s home, window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck blocked access to the driveway.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
There are translucent options in the NFL and more canopy-style coverings or partial coverings in Europe.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
For example, the criminal penalty would only apply if an agency refuses to adopt a policy on face coverings.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Minimize clean-up with tablecloths or other coverings over counters and snack areas.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 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
Arkansas Online, 13 Sep. 2025
Laura Ashley is also collaborating with Brewers, a Royal Warrant holder, on other wall coverings that feature re-colored classics and current bestselling designs.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
At his family’s home, window coverings were drawn, and a pickup truck blocked access to the driveway.
—Eric Tucker, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
There are translucent options in the NFL and more canopy-style coverings or partial coverings in Europe.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
For example, the criminal penalty would only apply if an agency refuses to adopt a policy on face coverings.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Minimize clean-up with tablecloths or other coverings over counters and snack areas.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
The plastic coverings are about ready to come off the red seats lining Clowes Memorial Hall.
—Heather Bushman, IndyStar, 4 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
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The above-and-beyond production design and costumes are filled with both period-appropriate lushness and totally idiosyncratic touches, like sarcophagi that showcase the naked faces of the dead and several flowing gowns that resemble full-length veils.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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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Robinson also explained the obscure engravings found on bullet casings that were left behind at the scene.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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Authorities also revealed bizarre engravings on unfired shell casings recovered at the scene.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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Complementing the advanced drivers are housings handcrafted from beech, the same wood used to make parts of Yamaha’s pianos.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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
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Some dogs, such as Mushi, will like a crate filled with soft blankets and toys, but others may not—owners should work with whatever their dog prefers.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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This chic ottoman doubles as 35 gallons of storage for keeping extra throw blankets, board games, pillows, and more out of sight.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Cure covers are available in digital and physical editions, and will be included on her live set.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Three 5-gallon containers of protein lacked covers and a mesh bag of onions was stored directly on the floor inside the walk-in refrigerator.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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