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as in substituted
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 coated
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shielded
to place a protective layer over
better cover your skin with sunblock if you don't want a sunburn, not to mention skin cancer
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as in concerned
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 concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traversed
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 monitored
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 protected
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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Recent Examples of covered
Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Although vague, the threat could have serious consequences for California, where major wildfires can cause billions of dollars in damage, much of which is typically covered by the federal government.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The auction covered Infowars’ website, social media accounts, broadcasting equipment and trademarks owned by Infowars’ parent Free Speech Systems and other property owned by the company.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other technologies covered by the EEA include computers and operating systems, smartphones, ATMs, ticketing systems, television and telephony services, e-books and transportation services.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The new pricing for these doses will be 50% cheaper than the other GLP-1 drugs in the market, although the reduced pricing won’t apply to the doses covered by insurance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this case, vacant property insurance can fill any gaps not covered by your landlord insurance.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Previously, Zac covered the Browns for Fox Sports Ohio and worked for Pro Football Talk.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Though his face was largely covered in most pictures law enforcement released, officials credited the images that were circulating of Mangion for him eventually being spotted and taken into custody.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Although vague, the threat could have serious consequences for California, where major wildfires can cause billions of dollars in damage, much of which is typically covered by the federal government.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
The auction covered Infowars’ website, social media accounts, broadcasting equipment and trademarks owned by Infowars’ parent Free Speech Systems and other property owned by the company.
—Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Other technologies covered by the EEA include computers and operating systems, smartphones, ATMs, ticketing systems, television and telephony services, e-books and transportation services.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The new pricing for these doses will be 50% cheaper than the other GLP-1 drugs in the market, although the reduced pricing won’t apply to the doses covered by insurance.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
In this case, vacant property insurance can fill any gaps not covered by your landlord insurance.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Previously, Zac covered the Browns for Fox Sports Ohio and worked for Pro Football Talk.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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An umpire nullified a home run by Kansas City’s George Brett because Brett’s bat was coated in too much pine tar, which can improve a batter’s grip.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Roll in cinnamon mixture until evenly coated.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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The dark patterns somehow concealed these in-game purchases from gamers.Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance images from the shooting show the man wearing a hooded jacket and a mask that concealed most of his face -- a look that would not have attracted attention on a chilly morning.MICHAEL BALSAMO AND MICHAEL R. SISAK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Unlike investing directly in the market, your cash value benefits from market gains but is protected from losses due to market downturns.Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Ramping up security costs money, and depending on the kind of security, who is being protected and whether there’s been a formal security study done, those costs may or may not get favorable tax treatment.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Other announcements included an experimental coding agent called Jules, which uses AI to generate simple computer code and carry out menial software engineering tasks, like fixing bugs.Richard Nieva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The plot is alleged to have included plans to kill Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, according to police statements.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The manhunt has thus far relied on just a few grainy images of a man whose face is largely obscured by a mask and hoodie.Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024
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In both, his face is partially obscured by a blue mask.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Over the course of her career, Brown has crossed categories, as well as generations.Jenny B. Fine, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Since fighting broke out in April 2023, more than one million Sudanese refugees have crossed into Egypt, fleeing the war and dire humanitarian crisis.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Army’s 25% explosive play rate should have success against Navy, who has not defended man concepts well.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Trustee Christopher Murray had defended The Onion's bid during the hearing.CBS News, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The 2024-25 Oscars shortlist will be revealed December 17, followed by the nominations on January 17.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the decades that followed, Kreskin performed his act for presidents, royalty and on hundreds and hundreds of television appearances.Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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