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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
Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Reopening in March 2026 after a four-year renovation, this museum covers the history and culture of Tokyo, known as Edo until 1868.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
According to a weather service map, the high wind watch covers Ada, Camas, Gooding, Jerome, Owyhee and Twin Falls counties, plus the southern area of Elmore County.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The project covers 22,000 acres of national forest lands and 6,000 acres of private land.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Anya Sesay covers arts and culture for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ryan Oehrli covers criminal justice in the Charlotte region for The Charlotte Observer.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Daniel Sperry covers soccer for The Star.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
His star continued to grow during the pandemic due to his Quarantine Sessions which featured covers of Nirvana and Solange.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Wash decorative pillows, duvet covers, and bed skirts regularly to remove dust, pet hair, and allergens, maintaining freshness and hygiene.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, in the middle of the nation’s public transit capital, the same engineers want to expand the shadow of the Cross Bronx, using maintenance and safety standards as convenient covers while further dividing and sickening communities.
—Gustavo Rivera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perssonatti wears T-shirts in winter because of the heat intolerance and Ward respects that by piling on blankets and other covers.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The front of the vehicle features stickers of logos for motorsports and motocross brands, such as Prickly Motorsports, Fox, and Guts Racing, which make products ranging from seat covers to performance upgrade pieces.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Emiliano Tahui Gómez covers Latinos in Austin for the Statesman, including immigration, displacement and culture.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
Reopening in March 2026 after a four-year renovation, this museum covers the history and culture of Tokyo, known as Edo until 1868.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026
Property Play covers new and evolving opportunities for the real estate investor, from individuals to venture capitalists, private equity funds, family offices, institutional investors and large public companies.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
According to a weather service map, the high wind watch covers Ada, Camas, Gooding, Jerome, Owyhee and Twin Falls counties, plus the southern area of Elmore County.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
The project covers 22,000 acres of national forest lands and 6,000 acres of private land.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Anya Sesay covers arts and culture for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
—Anya Sesay, jsonline.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Ryan Oehrli covers criminal justice in the Charlotte region for The Charlotte Observer.
—Ryan Oehrli
march 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Daniel Sperry covers soccer for The Star.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
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Tan first rose to fame in the ’80s and ’90s as one of Singapore’s top male models, gracing magazine covers and campaigns across Asia.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2026
Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
His star continued to grow during the pandemic due to his Quarantine Sessions which featured covers of Nirvana and Solange.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2026
Wash decorative pillows, duvet covers, and bed skirts regularly to remove dust, pet hair, and allergens, maintaining freshness and hygiene.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, in the middle of the nation’s public transit capital, the same engineers want to expand the shadow of the Cross Bronx, using maintenance and safety standards as convenient covers while further dividing and sickening communities.
—Gustavo Rivera, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perssonatti wears T-shirts in winter because of the heat intolerance and Ward respects that by piling on blankets and other covers.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, deeper valances and vented sill covers help to smooth airflow, chrome parts—such as the bumpers and grille—are ceramic-coated, and all lights are upgraded to super-bright LEDs.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
The front of the vehicle features stickers of logos for motorsports and motocross brands, such as Prickly Motorsports, Fox, and Guts Racing, which make products ranging from seat covers to performance upgrade pieces.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covers
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Once that trio had run themselves into the ground, substitutes Moore, Josh Windass and Nathan Broadhead took over to keep the pressure on.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Young Man in a Hurry substitutes status anxiety for race.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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Add Parmesan, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and a squeeze of lemon juice; stir, adding more pasta water, a couple tablespoons at a time, if needed, until sauce is glossy and coats the pasta.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Greek yogurt has a thick texture that coats the florets.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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And the service culture, rooted in the Quranic virtue of hospitality, comes with a rare degree of social tolerance for an Islamic country; King Mohammed VI’s support for tourism effectively shields foreigners from harsh religious strictures.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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The news comes as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in a case that could determine whether federal pesticide law shields manufacturers from certain health lawsuits.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Many of the marchers are of Mexican or Hispanic descent, so the treatment and mass deportation of undocumented immigrants greatly concerns them.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The case concerns the antitrust implications of selling live-music tickets for certain types of venues and does not directly involve the sale of tickets to live sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the late-Baroque facade of the building conceals a special, darker history, one that reflects persistent political and legal problems for the bank thousands of miles away, in the US.—
Hugo Miller,
Bloomberg,
10 Mar. 2026
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The record collection features rare Jimi Hendrix vinyl, and the walk-in closet conceals a fur coat and chain-link purse.—
Zoey Goto,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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Running daily between the two cities, the train traverses 381 miles in about 11 hours.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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As Mesidor traverses the field at Bommarito Performance Systems in Aventura, there’s a part of him that wants to be alongside everyone else who does wind sprints in preparation for their 40s.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Polar Loop is a simple, screenless fitness-tracking band that monitors your activity, heart rate, and sleep for a reasonable price.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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In early 2025, about $98 billion in projects were blocked or stalled nationwide over a three-month period, according to Data Center Watch, which monitors local opposition.—
Jordan Green,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Speech — Intimidation as censorship The First Amendment protects disputable speech, not agreeable.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Competitive elections strengthen democracy, and state leaders should reexamine a system that protects party insiders and sidelines would-be challengers long before voters get their say.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Covers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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