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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
Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
His writing covers technology, sustainability, geopolitics, and occasionally fiction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The class-action covers about 98 million users and 174 million devices.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Lucas Dufalla covers the Mississippi River Basin for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY who covers all things Labubu and Pop Mart.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Where Wintour commanded magazine covers and Met Galas, Malle faces a far more fickle landscape.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His audacious work has appeared on stars like Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Coolidge, who have worn his pieces for magazine covers and viral editorials.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
This little love seat can be disassembled for imaginary playtime, and the covers are fully washable.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
So where are magazine covers being shot now?
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
At one point, Ramos-Aviles hid under the covers of a bunk bed and told two of the girls to remove the blanket, revealing his private parts, Nayci said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The company also took the covers off the prototype – an actual working model that was ridden on stage at Ola’s annual event, Sankalp 2025, in India.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Floating row covers provide excellent protection.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Alexandra Koch is a Fox News Digital journalist who covers breaking news, with a focus on high-impact events that shape national conversation.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
His writing covers technology, sustainability, geopolitics, and occasionally fiction.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The class-action covers about 98 million users and 174 million devices.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Lucas Dufalla covers the Mississippi River Basin for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Arkansas Online, 5 Sep. 2025
Tyler Palmateer covers high school sports for The Tennessean.
—Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025
Julia is a trending reporter for USA TODAY who covers all things Labubu and Pop Mart.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Where Wintour commanded magazine covers and Met Galas, Malle faces a far more fickle landscape.
—Gemma Allen, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His audacious work has appeared on stars like Cardi B, Kim Kardashian, and Jennifer Coolidge, who have worn his pieces for magazine covers and viral editorials.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
This little love seat can be disassembled for imaginary playtime, and the covers are fully washable.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
So where are magazine covers being shot now?
—Sarah Hutter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
At one point, Ramos-Aviles hid under the covers of a bunk bed and told two of the girls to remove the blanket, revealing his private parts, Nayci said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The company also took the covers off the prototype – an actual working model that was ridden on stage at Ola’s annual event, Sankalp 2025, in India.
—New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2025
Floating row covers provide excellent protection.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covers
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The company also claimed that the media companies should have pursued the notice-and-takedown procedure of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, which shields platforms from liability for user generated infringing content if it is promptly removed upon notice.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The decision is the latest development in a fierce legal battle over the fate of over 600,000 Venezuelans living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, which shields them from deportation to their homeland in turmoil and grants them the ability to work.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
29 Aug. 2025
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Namely, the fact that Powell’s booksellers had been raising concerns about the use AI art long before the merch drop—concerns that management repeatedly overruled.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Gurman’s final note concerns the cameras, which may be one of the star features.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guests arrive via a winding, jungle-like path that conceals the building from view until the final turn, when the view suddenly opens to a giant round portico, four stories high and 120 feet across that appears to float despite its 3,000-ton weight.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Find those iconic horses emblazoned in silver onto the oakwood base of their Dry Air Diffuser, which conceals a discrete fan and ventilation system.—
Austa Somvichian-Clausen,
Robb Report,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Patient data traverses unsecured networks in jurisdictions beyond the scope of oversight.—
Douglas B. Laney,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If not, grab a booth at MacLaren's and settle in as architect Ted Mosby (Josh Radnor) traverses the streets, bars, and rooftop Halloween parties of New York in search of his one true love.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Technology also monitors road topography The technology also monitors road topography and conditions and restarts the engine smoothly without driver input.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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For comfort on the road, a digital suspension system continually monitors and adjusts to road conditions for optimal comfort.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The case also wraps around all four side of the iPhone, with the same elevated lip that protects the screen.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Making this distinction prevents overengineering and protects morale, budget, and timeline.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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From Practicality to Personality Butter dishes have a long history; early designs often featured lids or even ice chambers to prevent spoilage.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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For her glam, the star wore blush pink tones on her lips and cheeks to match the hint of pink in her dress and added a sultry flick of eyeliner across her lids.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Covers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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