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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
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Carman provides teams with a dog vest, ID card, and liability insurance that covers them in the field.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Datskovska frequently covers must-shop footwear drops.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Ella McCarthy covers state politics and the state Supreme Court.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Bridget Fogarty covers Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On California Cowgirl, Bosko covers both Kris Kristofferson and Garth Brooks.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 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, 3 Oct. 2025
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on for a selection of the covers.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Tosleo Halloween Throw Pillow Covers, $9 with coupon Add a subtle autumnal touch to your space with this set of two Halloween throw pillow covers.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
For now, Swifties only have the song titles, multiple variant covers, and sparse details shared during the singer’s two-hour long New Heights podcast appearance to shape their understanding of the album.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Another month of books, another month of book covers.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Schapiro’s work appeared on the covers of Life, Look, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, People, and Paris Match.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Many shared their own pets' less-subtle ways of asking for the covers to be lifted.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Carman provides teams with a dog vest, ID card, and liability insurance that covers them in the field.
—Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Datskovska frequently covers must-shop footwear drops.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025
Ella McCarthy covers state politics and the state Supreme Court.
—Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2025
Bridget Fogarty covers Brookfield, Wauwatosa and Elm Grove for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
On California Cowgirl, Bosko covers both Kris Kristofferson and Garth Brooks.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Oct. 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, 3 Oct. 2025
Diana Leyva covers trending news and service journalism for the Tennessean.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
This kit also comes with a funnel for filling the bottles up with products, plus two toothbrush covers, a contact lens applicator, and clear labels for each product.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2025
Read on for a selection of the covers.
—Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2025
Tosleo Halloween Throw Pillow Covers, $9 with coupon Add a subtle autumnal touch to your space with this set of two Halloween throw pillow covers.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
For now, Swifties only have the song titles, multiple variant covers, and sparse details shared during the singer’s two-hour long New Heights podcast appearance to shape their understanding of the album.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
The crossover is written by Steve Orlando and illustrated by Travis Mercer, with covers by Lucas Meyer.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
Another month of books, another month of book covers.
—Emily Temple
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Schapiro’s work appeared on the covers of Life, Look, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Sports Illustrated, People, and Paris Match.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Many shared their own pets' less-subtle ways of asking for the covers to be lifted.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covers
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The style’s key color is a bright Varsity Maize yellow, which coats the entirety of the upper’s nubuck base.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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This pledge erases dissenting Israeli voices, legitimizes falsehoods, and shields Hamas from blame.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Instead of protecting a brain, the system shields the drone’s electronic components, motor, and propeller.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Sep. 2025
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Crude concerns The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) is on track for its worst week since late June, erasing last week’s gains.—
Adrian van Hauwermeiren,
CNBC,
2 Oct. 2025
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Not that only one is natural but that sculpture concerns nature in a way that the stone cannot.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The interior of the bag conceals four roomy pouches for storing your toiletries, all of which contain leakproof PVC pockets to minimize the damage of spillage.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Dubbed Tonerbox, this compact fitness station features a sleek, minimal design that cleverly conceals a full, multi-functional gym.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Sep. 2025
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This 84-mile loop begins and ends in Taos and traverses the high alpine desert of northern New Mexico and several mountain towns, including Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Questa, and Red River.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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This musical journey traverses seven decades of pop music, from the 1960s to today.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That will help, but Howe monitors driver fuel intake as closely as the team's technical staff monitor vehicle fuel intake.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the community is feeling increasingly targeted, with the number of antisemitic incidents rising over the past decade and reaching new record levels last year, according to Community Security Trust, a charity that monitors incidents and protects British Jews from terrorism and antisemitism.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Toby, a towering tan tapeworm sculpture, greets employees at the front door to promote Elanco's Credelio Quattro medicine, which protects dogs against fleas, ticks and tapeworms.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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The munition can also be diverted mid-flight if battlefield conditions change — a feature that commanders say minimizes collateral damage and protects soldiers.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The restaurant’s lids at the garbage dumpsters and tallow bin were open at the time of inspection.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Make boxes with lids from the cloth, securing the sides with zip ties.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Covers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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