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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
Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
David Nikel is a British-Norwegian travel writer based in Norway, covering all things travel with a special focus on cruising and Scandinavia.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Check out a video for the single below; scroll down for the Leaving Home cover artwork.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2025
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Those policies also don’t cover all the potential sources of liability.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 27 Jan. 2025
David Nikel is a British-Norwegian travel writer based in Norway, covering all things travel with a special focus on cruising and Scandinavia.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Cal, a wealthy progressive Southern Democrat, enjoys drinking, making mixtapes (a detail that pays off in the series’ use of bad cover versions of most of his favorite ’80s and ’90s pop favorites), and bantering with Xavier about basketball.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
Check out a video for the single below; scroll down for the Leaving Home cover artwork.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
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In some cases, those in power manage to substitute kleptocracy and state violence for administration; for instance, in Venezuela, where first Hugo Chávez and then Nicolás Maduro destroyed a prosperous and functioning state.—
Russell Muirhead,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even more significant, substituting fish was associated with a 28% lower risk and chicken with a 16% lower risk of dementia.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
22 Jan. 2025
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The same color, but at a 50 percent saturation, also coats the house's exterior.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Pennies used to be made entirely of copper but the government switched to producing pennies that were 98 percent zinc and just coated in copper after the coins began disappearing when Americans began hoarding them to be repurposed as copper washers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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It’s also made with RFID-blocking materials that shield your cards and electronics from hackers.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2025
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But even the depths of the Montana wilderness couldn’t shield Kitsch from the attention that came his way when a FNL reboot was announced last month.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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But so far, no action has been taken, and Krishnamoorthi is concerned.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
26 Jan. 2025
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Recent happenings across the globe—from Australia to Canada—have reported concerning incidents including swastika vandalism being spray-painted on a synagogue.—
Irwin Cotler,
TIME,
26 Jan. 2025
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The Nazis wanted to conceal the crime by burning the bodies on mass pyres.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Natural gas giant Spire did not instruct a former employee on how to conceal and destroy documents, Missouri utility regulators concluded in a report released Tuesday, Jan. 21.—
Natalie Wallington,
Kansas City Star,
21 Jan. 2025
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Binational co-manufacturing sees many products crossing the border multiple times in different phases of production.—
Julian Palombo,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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Currently, Disney owns two No. 1 weekends in 2025 with its prequel Mufasa which is crossing $600M worldwide off a $200M production cost.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Its ability to monitor across multiple platforms ensures comprehensive defense against scams and identity theft.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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If verified, the dispatcher can send out a legal observer to monitor the situation, as well as an attorney to provide legal assistance.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Beyond those agencies, the department is also responsible for securing airline transportation, protecting dignitaries, responding to natural disasters and more.—
REBECCA SANTANA AND STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Regular nail maintenance not only protects your surfaces but also your skin from their playful scratches.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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