coveys

plural of covey

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coveys
Noun
  • There are anecdotal cases of seismic swarms before a large rupture that, in hindsight, could have provided some clues to possibly detect early signs of future large ruptures.
    Sylvain Barbot, The Conversation, 26 June 2026
  • But for some reason the powers that be have decreed artificial intelligence a civilizational imperative, requiring the hurried construction of swarms of data centers, on Earth and in space.
    Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Before the amendment, violators faced fines of $1,000 for a first violation, $2,500 for a second violation, $5,000 for additional violations within one year and $10,000 for violations near schools, parks and the American River Parkway.
    Velvet Wu June 23, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • The company partners with local schools, libraries and community organizations to host single and multi-day classes, summer camps and birthday parties.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The school will launch as a one-room, 1,200-square-foot schoolhouse in Fort Greene, similar to the learning pods that proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Watch On Those of a certain age might recall the first spectacular trailers opening with images of a 23rd-century domed city sparkling with water features and bright white buildings connected by transparent transportation tubes filled with bullet-like people pods.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • These wasps live in colonies, with up to 5,000 insects living in a single nest at one time.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Palladino hopes more creative exposures to bees will also encourage others to protect their vital colonies.
    Kara Finnstrom, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • Choose from packs of four or five.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • Seeing people's faces change from confusion to disbelief to smiles (and possibly some relief) provided payback for hauling up those heavy packs.
    Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 June 2026
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“Coveys.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coveys. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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