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Recent Examples of covey
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.
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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
Once hatched, the chicks feed on insects, and the family group stays together, forming a covey that will remain together into the fall.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Home gardens may see nesting mourning dove, a covey of baby quail, or the miracle of tiny hummingbird chicks hatching from miniature eggs in a nest not much bigger than a large thimble.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
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
Once hatched, the chicks feed on insects, and the family group stays together, forming a covey that will remain together into the fall.
—Phil Bourjaily, Field & Stream, 28 Mar. 2024
Home gardens may see nesting mourning dove, a covey of baby quail, or the miracle of tiny hummingbird chicks hatching from miniature eggs in a nest not much bigger than a large thimble.
—Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covey
Noun
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The earthquake swarm—rare for the earthquake—prompted the South Carolina Emergency Management Division to urge residents to review earthquake preparedness steps and insurance options.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the side that can deploy drone swarms in larger quantities than interceptors will retain an offensive advantage.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Only about 3% of this year's participating students came from D-or-F-rated schools, which Smith said reflected little change from the previous year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, 31, is a right-wing political activist and co-founder of the Turning Point USA nonprofit that promotes far-right policies and politics on high school and college campuses.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And today Netflix has announced a new gaggle of feline characters in Alley Cats.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But these days, when only about one in 10 American children walk or bike to school, Molly and her friends are more than just a gaggle of kids on bikes.—
Charlotte Alter,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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People packed like a seal colony.—
Jonny Thomson,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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The colony quickly descended into indiscriminate violence, stopped mating, and died out.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pods also have Workout Buddy, an Apple Intelligence feature introduced at WWDC for the Apple Watch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Its sparkling white walls resemble the membrane of a high-tech pod and futuristic techno beats echo around them.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Infused with glycolic acid, it’s designed with mature skin in mind—but anyone chasing that plump, bouncy glow will appreciate it.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Aug. 2025
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With oils and peptides to condition and plump, the formulation has a unique, suede-matte texture powered by Hydro-Suede Technology.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Covey.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covey. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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