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covey

noun

Definition of covey

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

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Noun

Kyiv has stepped up its attacks on Russia this year, with long-range missiles and swarms of drones targeting military industries and energy facilities.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of collisions would happen every year, each unleashing its own swarm of hazardous, high-speed orbital shrapnel.

— Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of swarm

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Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Students from elsewhere will need to check if the programs meet their state requirements, said Pam Downing, the school's director of communications, in an email.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

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Foo Fighters are set to play inside the stadium in five hours, and Bob is with his son, 31-year-old Albert, and a gaggle of his buddies.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
On Saturday, in her first gaggle with reporters, Graham addressed some of voters' concerns, reiterating her commitment to do Senate work when the chamber is in session.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of gaggle

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In years past, only a handful of divers have been permitted by the park to descend to the site where the plane’s aluminum body lays upholstered with colonies of invasive mussels.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
She’s covered enough megalomaniacs to recognize that someone like Stensen won’t spend billions of dollars building an underground colony that will never be used.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of colony

Noun

Save for a brief moment where the musicians’ platforms rise, the plexiglass pod housing drummers Mike Palmer and Milton Sledge remains stationary.

— Heather Bushman, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
And former Conan writers did a rewatch pod in honor of Conan O’Brien’s 20th year in late night.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pod

Noun

The key to getting the aforementioned plump, glowy-looking flush even in cool, dry weather is this luxe eye and face cream set.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Loaded with zucchini, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and plump shrimp, this recipe builds layers of flavor in a single skillet.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 29 July 2026

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