covey

noun

Definition of coveynext
as in swarm

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Recent Examples of covey 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
  1. swarm
  2. school
  3. gaggle
  4. colony
  5. pod
  6. plump
Noun
  • On Friday evening, swarms of Dolly Parton lookalikes took over the East Village for The Frankie Shop and Unemployed’s fourth annual Halloween bash.
    — Simone Cook, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Southern and Northern Taurids are part of the broader Taurid Meteoroid Complex, a vast swarm of interplanetary dust, rocks, comets and asteroids thought to be related to Encke.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of swarm
Noun
  • There was an emotional embrace between Javits's father and students at the school who spoke about their late friend, and gave a message to his killers.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Participants included teachers, school officials, district and state education leaders and math and civics curriculum providers across elementary, middle and high school contexts.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of school
Noun
  • Joined by Nicky Hilton, stylist Erin Walsh and a gaggle of Real Housewives, Bushnell was out too showing her support.
    — Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • On Tuesday morning, Adam Rubin, one of the shop’s three co-owners, opened up and faced a gaggle of reporters.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of gaggle
Noun
  • The force was ready to face the British troops who had marched from Boston to seize gunpowder the colonists had stored ahead of what was likely to be a rebellion in the colonies.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The law tightened Beijing’s grip on the former British colony.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of colony
Noun
  • The rockets are carried in launch pods, with six rounds in a HIMARS pod and 12 across the two pods carried by an M270 launcher.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • My guide, local naturalist Olasee Davis, laughed and pointed to a thick brown seed pod lying on the trail.
    — Jayme Moye, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of pod
Noun
  • Loaded with hydration all-stars, including hyaluronic acid and squalane, the milky treatment plumps and brightens winter-weary skin.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This oil keeps dry lips comfortable and looking juicy, thanks to hydrating hyaluronic acid and smoothing tripeptides, while minty menthol and peppermint oil plump without the painful sting.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of plump

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“Covey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covey. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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