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as in to substitute
to serve as a replacement usually for a time only
a friend covered for me as a hospital volunteer while my family went on vacation
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as in to concern
to have (something) as a subject matter
this section of the book covers kitchen makeovers for the enterprising do-it-yourselfer
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in to cross
to make one's way through, across, or over
we usually manage to cover a lot of ground in a single day
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as in to monitor
to pay continued close attention to (something) for a particular purpose
I'll cover the reception desk while you take a break
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as in to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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as in defense
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in covering
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
put the restaurant menus in clear plastic covers so that they would last longer
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
people may only skip their shifts if they find a cover for themselves first
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as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
all of the exhibits at the fair are under cover, so the weather won't be a factor
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under cover of friendship the con man insinuated himself in the lives of the unsuspecting couple
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Recent Examples of cover
Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.
—Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Sharareh Drury, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Find the Light Phone III on the company's site, alongside slim cases and covers.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Commerce Department data for February covers a period that largely precedes Trump's tariffs, though the reading arrives amid a bout of accelerating inflation that stretches back to the final months of the Biden administration.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, not all insurance companies cover the testing.
—Ellen Matloff, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
Camila shared of Kay's reaction to being on the cover.
—Sharareh Drury, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Find the Light Phone III on the company's site, alongside slim cases and covers.
—New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
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This, in turn, can cause prices to rise sharply, making some egg substitutes a more affordable option.2 Eggs help thicken and hold ingredients together, trap air for fluffiness, and add moisture and elasticity.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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Boursin is an excellent addition; simply substitute one round of Boursin for ½ cup of the shredded cheese and half of the mayo.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The wheat and sunflowers that Viktor grew would coat the fields in color, green wheat in one season, golden flowers in another.—
Ross Peleh,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2025
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The breathable and form-fitting Nylon/Spandex liner is coated with nitrile (a synthetic rubber) for protection and grip.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
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Countries like Ukraine wanted to be in NATO not to antagonize Russia, but to shield themselves from it.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Thune refused to shield Tillis from Trump, forcing him to tell the President personally.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
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This was concerning and also shocking because no one likes him.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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When Nintendo finally officially revealed the Switch 2 in January, one of our major unanswered questions concerned whether games designed for the original Switch would see some form of visual or performance enhancement when running on the backward-compatible Switch 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 Mar. 2025
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The film doesn’t conceal the role that informal migrant labor plays in European agriculture and the toll that its informality takes on the migrants.—
Bartolomeo Sala,
The Dial,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once concealed structural beams have been exposed, allowing the geometry of the honeycombed ceilings and the pillars to speak honestly, inviting visitors to better understand the integrity of Pereira’s original design.—
Jennifer Lee,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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Leclerc crossed the finish line in fifth place, while Gasly missed out on scoring Alpine’s first point of the season, ending up in 11th behind Oliver Bearman of Haas.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Marvel entry earned $1.1 million on Friday and will cross a $190 million domestic total on Saturday.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Under the plan, the Treasury will gain greater authority to monitor and screen payments for fraud and improper disbursement before funds are released.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Complementing the creativity is data, with physios, performance analysts, nutritionists and psychologists closely monitoring players.—
Robert Kidd,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Historically, child labor laws have been implemented to protect young workers from unsafe conditions and excessive hours, ensuring their education and well-being are not compromised.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Reverso watch was made especially for polo players who could flip the case to protect the dial from the swinging wooden mallets, and fast-flying balls.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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