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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Begnaud spent weeks preparing, listened to seven other Diller interviews, read the biography cover to cover, and then let go of all of it.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Diners will be able to get their burrito covered in queso, red sauce, or verde.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Katherine Fan is a travel journalist covering points and miles, loyalty programs, and credit card rewards.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
Unlike in the rest of Israel, residents have only seconds to run for cover.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Begnaud spent weeks preparing, listened to seven other Diller interviews, read the biography cover to cover, and then let go of all of it.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
Verb
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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The sun is shining brighter, our days are a little longer, and the pollen is coating things as far as the eye can see.—
Joy Harden Bradford,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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These items are coated with Teflon, a material that blocks UV rays and is of best use in warm weather climates.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Heat-loving crops like tomatoes get shielded from blight.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the biggest advantages of greenhouse growing is shielding your plants from pests and disease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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If the novel concerned only these elements—the clash of cultures in a small town, the thrill of the landscape beyond it—readers would still turn the last page with a fruitful, even nourishing, sense of disorientation.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two pumps of product managed to do the trick for my full face, and suddenly my hyperpigmentation on my cheek was concealed.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Shoplifting more than $100 by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officials have identified the pedestrian who was killed in February after he was hit by an 18-wheeler while attempting to cross a freeway in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.—
Timia Cobb
Breaking News Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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There are no roads, only rivers to cross, mud to navigate, and wildlife to avoid.—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The district is encouraging families to monitor their children for any signs of illness.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Arrizurieta said the chamber, just like the city, is closely monitoring developments.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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To protect yourself, property owners can sign up for notifications about any new documents filed for their property in the city's Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS).—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Go to the Strait and just take it, protect it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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