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Recent Examples of covey
Covey of quail: A group of bobwhite quail is called a covey.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026
The reserve’s rich plant community features wildflowers in the spring and visitors can see the California quail gathered in coveys in the early mornings of fall and winter.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The two were part of a group quail hunting at a ranch in Texas when Cheney fired at a covey of quail, not realizing Whittington, who stayed behind to collect shot birds, had approached.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Among the highlights is her vast (and presumably growing) collection of awards, including her covey of CMA and ACM trophies and her 2024 Grammy for Best Country Album, and an array of stage wear that’s a fashionista’s feast.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The bulk of the covey swung around my position in a sweeping curve.
—H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Often the best way to proceed is to flush the covey, then hunt up the singles, which will often sit very well for a dog.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 26 May 2026
The reserve’s rich plant community features wildflowers in the spring and visitors can see the California quail gathered in coveys in the early mornings of fall and winter.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
The two were part of a group quail hunting at a ranch in Texas when Cheney fired at a covey of quail, not realizing Whittington, who stayed behind to collect shot birds, had approached.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Among the highlights is her vast (and presumably growing) collection of awards, including her covey of CMA and ACM trophies and her 2024 Grammy for Best Country Album, and an array of stage wear that’s a fashionista’s feast.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 19 July 2025
The bulk of the covey swung around my position in a sweeping curve.
—H. R. Temple, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
Often the best way to proceed is to flush the covey, then hunt up the singles, which will often sit very well for a dog.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covey
Noun
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With the front line barely moving as swarms of drones hinder advances, both sides have sought an edge by launching long-range strikes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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On a recent Wednesday night, a swarm of teenagers on a class trip filed into a pristine theater at one of the world’s most vaunted cultural venues and sat down to solve a murder.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Parents and school employees were more likely to favor cellphone bans than students were, according to the survey results.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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Days later, Knoblock announced that the school commencement would go on as planned that week, with additional security.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The gaggle of former mean girls who have grown into mean women is in the midst of discussing Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones, a choice that initially seems like a clever little Easter Egg.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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After the press conference, Smokey Joe’s regular Eugene Smith passed the media gaggle without batting an eye and made his way to the window for his weekly order of ribs.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
Noun
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As part of his program to regain control of France’s overseas empire, Napoleon sent military expeditions to restore slavery in France’s other colonies.—
Jeremy D. Popkin,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
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The hive’s sturdy, portable design allowed nineteenth-century beekeepers to manage and transport colonies over long distances.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The pod walls created a cocoon of privacy from my neighbor.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Pod Coffee Makers Secondhand coffee makers are a great way to save money, but avoid those that use pods.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 June 2026
Noun
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While a basic night cream can be enough to keep younger skin looking plump, dewy, and glowing, things change over time.—
Jenny Berg,
InStyle,
4 June 2026
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Peptides are the building blocks of collagen, helping to renew and firm your skin, while ceramides restore your skin barrier, and the hyaluronic acid plumps and hydrates.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Covey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covey. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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