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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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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
District 6: Andy Barr defeats Randy Cravens The race for U.S. House District 6, which covers Lexington and a large portion of Central Kentucky, pit incumbent Republican Rep. Andy Barr against Randy Cravens, a 44-year-old Democrat who works in information technology.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Throw pillow covers, slip covers, curtains, and blankets in the wash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Georgie’s was another that looked delicious, covered by a chocolate collar in brown, pink, and white like a pint of Neapolitan ice cream.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
District 6: Andy Barr defeats Randy Cravens The race for U.S. House District 6, which covers Lexington and a large portion of Central Kentucky, pit incumbent Republican Rep. Andy Barr against Randy Cravens, a 44-year-old Democrat who works in information technology.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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On each and particularly the McEntire cover, Frantz is in full control of her vocal instrument, wielding each vocal lilt and swoop and maximizing each moment of heartache.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
Throw pillow covers, slip covers, curtains, and blankets in the wash.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Don’t substitute it for a squash or pumpkin that has stringy flesh like spaghetti squash or field pumpkin.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz criticized the U.N. as failing to address allegations that UNRWA staff in the Gaza Strip participated in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel, and said other international aid agencies are sufficient to substitute UNRWA’s work.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Swirl to coat the bottom of the pan and add the sliced red onions.Claudia Alexander, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The volumising, panoramic mascara has a similar inky black appearance as the nail polish used at Marc Jacobs, but instead, a thick, contoured brush is used to sculpt and coat each lash.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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Then, about 15 years ago, immigrant rights activists pushed back, organizing campaigns to shield migrants from the raids and galvanizing support to repeal the anti-immigration laws.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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Berry also found about 100 burn marks on the walls, which were meant to shield the building from fire.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
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This is especially concerning for the x86 crowd because both systems aren’t far off in price from the MacBook Pro tested here, especially the HP ZBook workstation.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Two potential constitutional amendments are also on the ballot, concerning noncitizen voting and public and private school funding.Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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The document, filed by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, has been redacted to conceal plot and character details about The Pitt, which is yet to be released.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Some are concealing their autism and dealing with the resulting feelings of isolation, while others thrive in the communities and support structures around them.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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On the morning of January 15, Kwon was crossing Amsterdam Avenue at West 96th Street, a block from our apartment building, when a driver in the center lane slammed into her with his Mercedes.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 13 Nov. 2024
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Another member of the household who just happens to be passing by in one of the residence’s many hallways is Nadja, whose attraction to randy Englishmen seems to cross generational boundaries as well.Katie Rife, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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When gun season opens, monitor where people park their trucks and enter the woods.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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Acronis Cyber Protect also employs machine learning to monitor performance and reliability.PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
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This includes even some mature and old-growth forests that Biden’s executive order was supposed to protect.April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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