Synonyms of covers

covers 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cover

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• substitutes
• stands in
• spells
• fills in
• subs
• takes over
• steps in
• pinch-hits
• relieves
• doubles (as)
• understudies

2

as in coats

to form a layer over

by morning a foot of snow covered the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coats
• sheets
• blankets
• carpets
• overlies
• overlays
• wraps
• overspreads
• envelops
• encircles
• encompasses
• curtains
• encloses
• shawls
• clothes
• mantles
• enshrouds
• circles
• enwraps
• shrouds
• cloaks
• enrobes
• enswathes
• veils
• swathes

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shields
• clothes
• masks
• screens
• drapes
• cloaks
• obscures
• caps
• veils
• disguises
• crowns
• palls
• canopies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exposes
• uncovers
• bares

4

as in concerns

to have (something) as a subject matter

this section of the book covers kitchen makeovers for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• concerns
• includes
• presents
• encompasses
• pertains (to)
• treats (of)
• contains
• deals (with)
• specifies
• has to do with
• offers
• relates (to)
• refers (to)
• mentions
• bears (on or upon)
• cites
• incorporates
• notices
• alludes (to)
• touches (upon)
• instances
• entails
• appertains (to)
• quotes
• notes
• adverts (to)
• names
• embraces
• glances (upon)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• excludes
• omits
• ignores
• neglects
• forgets
• overlooks
• disregards
• passes over
• rejects
• brushes (aside or off)
• slurs (over)
• overpasses
• shrugs off
• slights

5

as in conceals

to keep secret or shut off from view

covered the foxhole with grass and leaves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conceals
• obscures
• hides
• masks
• disguises
• suppresses
• curtains
• blankets
• cloaks
• enshrouds
• shrouds
• veils
• blots out
• overshadows
• papers over
• blocks
• belies
• camouflages
• screens
• buries
• occults
• covers (up)
• smothers
• shades
• obstructs
• eclipses
• varnishes
• occludes
• gilds
• glosses (over)
• darkens
• whitewashes
• overcasts
• clouds
• beclouds
• bedims
• befogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reveals
• shows
• exposes
• discloses
• displays
• uncovers
• presents
• divulges
• unveils
• unmasks
• bares
• brings out
• clarifies
• illuminates
• publishes
• uncloaks
• advertises
• proclaims
• spreads
• publicizes
• gets out
• broadcasts
• airs

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traverses
• follows
• crosses
• navigates
• walks
• tracks
• travels
• courses
• passes (over)
• proceeds (along)
• goes
• cuts (across)
• rides
• treads
• perambulates
• peregrinates
• hikes
• transits
• runs
• traipses
• tramps
• crisscrosses

7

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monitors
• watches
• keeps an eye on
• observes
• looks
• eyes
• notices
• stares
• views
• sees
• sights
• notes
• regards
• beholds
• spies
• surveils
• peeks
• gazes
• glimpses
• espies
• gapes
• goggles
• witnesses
• peers
• glares
• glances
• gawks
• peeps
• rubbernecks

8

as in protects

to drive danger or attack away from

covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• protects
• defends
• shields
• safeguards
• guards
• secures
• fences
• keeps
• fends
• prevents
• screens
• wards
• saves
• forfends
• stands up for
• bulwarks
• preserves
• resists
• withstands
• averts
• opposes
• conserves
• wars
• contends
• walls
• fights
• battles
• buffers
• pickets
• palisades

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• assails
• assaults
• bombards
• overruns
• submits
• besets
• yields
• storms
• besieges
• capitulates
• caves

covers

2 of 2

noun

plural of cover

1

as in lids

a piece placed over an open container to hold in, protect, or conceal its contents

where's the cover for the cookie jar?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lids
• tops
• caps
• coverings
• hoods
• roofs
• jackets
• cases
• domes
• casings
• shells
• housings
• sheaths
• capsules

2

as in safeguards

means or method of defending

provided cover while their comrades ran for safety

Synonyms & Similar Words

• safeguards
• shields
• defenses
• protections
• walls
• ammunitions
• weapons
• screens
• securities
• wards
• guards
• bucklers
• armors
• aegises
• arms
• armaments
• munitions
• forts
• strongholds
• fortresses
• palisades
• weaponries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• attacks
• offenses
• assaults
• aggressions
• offensives

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sheaths
• coverings
• casings
• housings
• cases
• jackets
• shells
• shields
• hulls
• pods
• capsules
• plates
• packages
• coatings
• husks
• cocoons
• wrappers
• cartridges
• encasements
• armors
• hides
• cassettes
• houses
• crusts
• barks
• platings
• envelopes
• skins
• mails
• backings
• facings
• carapaces
• panoplies
• cuticles
• covertures

4

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• replacements
• substitutes
• backups
• assistants
• subs
• pinch hitters
• designated hitters
• reserves
• surrogates
• reliefs
• locum tenentes
• alternates
• fill-ins
• proxies
• stand-ins
• delegates
• factors
• seconds
• apologies
• makeshifts
• deputies
• reps
• attorneys
• understudies
• assignees
• representatives
• commissaries
• agents
• successors
• superseders
• procurators
• envoys
• stopgaps
• relievers

5

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• canopies
• roofs
• tents
• awnings
• ceilings
• pavilions
• domes
• umbrellas
• shields
• screens
• shelters
• flies
• shades
• canvases
• marquees
• arbors
• sunshades
• bowers
• pergolas

6

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrouds
• veils
• cloaks
• blankets
• coverings
• wraps
• curtains
• masks
• robes
• mantles
• hoods
• copes
• palls
• covertures
• shields
• screens
• cover-ups
• penumbrae
• blinds
• faces
• disguises
• concealers
• Trojan horses
• camouflages
• facades
• glosses
• varnishes
• fig leafs
• Potemkin villages
• veneers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of covers

Verb

Turnout was higher for Republican primaries in the 5th Congressional District and in General Assembly races than in the 4th District race, which covers Fairfield county. — Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

For travel and action shooters, this means one compact unit covers immersive footage, standard social clips, and traditional action-cam duties. — New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

These days, Barker is known for the art that covers nearly every square inch of his body. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2026

Mike Vorkunov, who covers the NBA and the business of basketball for The Athletic, told NPR's Michel Martin the sale would give Walter a substantial return in less than a year. — Michel Martin, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

The recall covers minifridges that were sold on both Cooluli's website and Amazon between January 2019 and October 2024 — for between $80 and $120. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Their conversation covers how pain serves an evolutionary purpose, how researchers measure pain and pleasure in the lab despite the absence of any objective biomarker, and how touch functions as a social and emotional signal, not just a sensory one. — Quanta Magazine, 6 Aug. 2026

Reporter Nora Mabie covers Indigenous affairs for the Montana Free Press and says families leading the way in searches is quite common. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026

The Shelby County air permit for the first Colossus site covers 15 turbines and 247 megawatts and expires in January 2027. — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Noun

The padded helmet covers, first introduced in practices in 2022, have become a common sight during training camp and preseason games as the NFL seeks to reduce head injuries and concussions. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Recently, my dad discovered these non-slip couch covers that protect the upholstery on their couches from dirty paws. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026

Alongside a kaiseki set menu, the limited covers, sunset views and marine life moving through the water below make for an exceptional experience. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Over the years, his pictures have been used on album covers by Big Star, Primal Scream, Spoon, Silver Jews, and others. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Aug. 2026

Live musicians will perform covers of songs by James Brown and Bruno Mars, while students from School of Rock perform their original pieces for attendees. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Screening cover diminishes, and the birds will almost always be in lowland covers that offer both security and food. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Drape it over your sofa throughout the season and refresh your space with new throw pillow covers, like the Cozy Teddy covers in the same fuzzy fabric or the luxuriously soft faux-mink covers in a similar color. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026