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as in substitutes
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 coats
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shields
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 concerns
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 conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traverses
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 monitors
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 protects
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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as in safeguards
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
put the restaurant menus in clear plastic covers so that they would last longer
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as in replacements
a person or thing that takes the place of another
people may only skip their shifts if they find a cover for themselves first
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as in canopies
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
all of the exhibits at the fair are under cover, so the weather won't be a factor
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as in shrouds
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under cover of friendship the con man insinuated himself in the lives of the unsuspecting couple
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Recent Examples of covers
Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Her current district covers eastern Orange County and some surrounding communities.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Earlier this week, the Agriculture Department tapped about $4 billion in a contingency fund for SNAP, which only covers about half the program's monthly budget.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Ryan Oehrli covers criminal justice in the Charlotte region for The Charlotte Observer.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Winter covers the park in stark whites, and snow may limit access, but the silence and solitude are unforgettable if you’re bundled up.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Stuart Dyos covers auto news and other business topics for The Tennessean.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The magazine did two covers, one with Bailey’s dog, Benson.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
As Bailey sat down for his interview, Fallon unveiled Bailey’s two covers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Mavis’ covers of songwriters who could be her grandchildren (indie rocker Kevin Morby, Frank Ocean), is a nod to her recent role as patron saint of for several younger generations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Each determined that the likely cause was faulty hatch covers.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Use Something To Secure Your Duvet In Place Many duvet covers come with ties in each corner on the inside, which will help secure the duvet in place.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
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Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2025
The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Her current district covers eastern Orange County and some surrounding communities.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Earlier this week, the Agriculture Department tapped about $4 billion in a contingency fund for SNAP, which only covers about half the program's monthly budget.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 7 Nov. 2025
Ryan Oehrli covers criminal justice in the Charlotte region for The Charlotte Observer.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Winter covers the park in stark whites, and snow may limit access, but the silence and solitude are unforgettable if you’re bundled up.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Stuart Dyos covers auto news and other business topics for The Tennessean.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Nov. 2025
Frank Vaisvilas is a former Report for America corps member who covers Native American issues in Wisconsin based at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Best Bedding and Bath Deals This weekend, shoppers will find hundreds of deals in the bed-and-bath categories, including duvet covers, reversible quilts, blackout curtains, bath mats, towels, and so much more.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The magazine did two covers, one with Bailey’s dog, Benson.
—Choire Sicha, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
As Bailey sat down for his interview, Fallon unveiled Bailey’s two covers.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Mavis’ covers of songwriters who could be her grandchildren (indie rocker Kevin Morby, Frank Ocean), is a nod to her recent role as patron saint of for several younger generations.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2025
But whether Vanity Fair can strike a balance between meaningful journalism that reveals the inner workings of power — while also convincing the powerful to pose for its covers and attend its Hollywood events — remains an open question.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Each determined that the likely cause was faulty hatch covers.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
Use Something To Secure Your Duvet In Place Many duvet covers come with ties in each corner on the inside, which will help secure the duvet in place.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025
Available in 10 colors, the bean bag covers can be stuffed with refills to keep your chair fresh.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covers
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For some, the social capital of friends, community groups, and online donors now substitutes for financial capital.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Stearic acid in the formula also coats hair in a light protective veil to prevent your color from fading.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
29 Oct. 2025
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Continue until the solution makes a paste and coats the entire surface of the tub.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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But even incremental progress would mark a break from a status quo that shields the powerful while leaving the rest behind.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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One where exhaust and propellant residues react with ozone, thinning the layer that shields life below.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Oct. 2025
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What concerns you most about today's online security risks?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The case also concerns tariffs imposed on China, Mexico and Canada, as well as a baseline 10% levy slapped on nearly all imports.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Even if her taste in jewelry evolves, this custom box conceals three tiers of storage for her ever-changing bauble collection.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Such mismatched windows can be a sign that an interior wall conceals unused space or that a room has been sealed off during renovations.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lake-effect snow is anticipated as cold air traverses the relatively warm waters of the Great Lakes, with several inches of accumulation and hazardous travel possible, especially near Lakes Erie and Ontario.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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For individuals, Naoris offers a browser extension that monitors digital transactions and provides real-time alerts about suspicious activity.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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How the agent works Aardvark continuously monitors source code repositories, analyzing commits, scanning for vulnerabilities, and prioritizing which ones matter most.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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These comments are important because our government must place premium in creating a society that respects human lives, secures its borders and protects its citizens.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Spent foliage over the winter also protects the roots against cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Covers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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