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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
Trump on Monday directed ICE officers not to wear face coverings in their work at airports.
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ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In February, Democrats vowed to shut down DHS until Republicans agreed to new checks on ICE agents such as requiring them to wear identification and banning them from wearing face coverings.
—Megan Shannon, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
However, videos showed people tearing the coverings off the fixtures later that day.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The new Washington law restricts facial coverings for all federal, state and local law enforcement officers -- a key distinction intended to avoid claims of discrimination against federal officials.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Some wore disposable coverings over their shoes, and all the dogs wore diapers — to prevent any possible contamination of the bodies or the surrounding area, which could be a distraction to other dogs later.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
The letter made no mention of banning face coverings, something Democrats have insisted is a priority.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Democrats in Congress have sought new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents, including requiring judicial warrants for certain home arrests, mandating visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings during operations.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, or other protective coverings.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
In February, Democrats vowed to shut down DHS until Republicans agreed to new checks on ICE agents such as requiring them to wear identification and banning them from wearing face coverings.
—Megan Shannon, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2026
However, videos showed people tearing the coverings off the fixtures later that day.
—Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The new Washington law restricts facial coverings for all federal, state and local law enforcement officers -- a key distinction intended to avoid claims of discrimination against federal officials.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Some wore disposable coverings over their shoes, and all the dogs wore diapers — to prevent any possible contamination of the bodies or the surrounding area, which could be a distraction to other dogs later.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Mar. 2026
The letter made no mention of banning face coverings, something Democrats have insisted is a priority.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Democrats in Congress have sought new restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal immigration agents, including requiring judicial warrants for certain home arrests, mandating visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings during operations.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Cover yourself with thick protective coverings, such as a mattress, sleeping bags, thick blankets, or other protective coverings.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
Noun
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The Sisters wear black floor-length habits and veils that smell of lilacs and ammonia cleaner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Place your knives in a knife block or knife box (many steak knife sets come with these), or protect them with sheaths before placing them in a drawer.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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Nuts and fatty fishes, like salmon and sardines, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for building the insulating sheaths that surround the nerve fibers that carry information from one brain cell to another.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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The brand, first launched in 2018, has featured a limited edition Minecraft Dungeons collaboration (with Microsoft and Mojang) for cloaks and hoodies, and Five Nights at Freddy’s wearable blankets and winter jackets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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But, as steel casings corrode and seabed activity increases, engineers are growing increasingly concerned that weapons once assumed inert are becoming sources of long-term contamination.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Defense lawyers noted Monday, for example, that two 9-mm spent shell casings seen in a photograph under the arm of Moïse’s bullet-riddled body on the floor next to his bed could have been fired from pistols on which the FBI failed to conduct ballistics testing.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glacier – now wrapped in vast white shrouds in a desperate attempt to slow its melting – emerges as both subject and body, altar and loss.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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The sturdy plastic housings resist fading and cracking and are brown in color to blend with most outdoor surfaces.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Traditional outdoor TVs, with thick bezels and industrial housings, often disrupt that balance, becoming visual anchors rather than complements.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Jan. 2026
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When the wind blows, toxic dust blankets Salt Lake City and other towns along the Wasatch Front, one of the fastest-growing regions in one of the fastest-growing states in the country.—
Shawn Regan,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
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His son, Adam, rushed to the scene with warm blankets and treats, while his wife began a digital search for missing pets.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The covers were legendary in their own right and featured supermodels, rock stars, Oscar winners and action film stars dressed up as the nation’s first president.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Choose from sheet sets, pillowcases and silky-soft duvet covers in soothing colors, and complete your cozy setup with sleep masks and lounge socks.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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