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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
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as in sheath
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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as in substituting
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 coating
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shielding
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 concerning
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 concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traversing
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 monitoring
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 protecting
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 covering
Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
One commenter suggested the noise could be E blowing raspberries on the crib, but the mom pointed out that the crib's thick fabric coverings make such a noise unlikely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Parts of the station’s restaurant were partitioned off, and a drop ceiling was added, covering up the vaulted ceiling.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The Santa Ynez Reservoir was closed for repairs after a covering designed to preserve water quality tore.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2025
One commenter suggested the noise could be E blowing raspberries on the crib, but the mom pointed out that the crib's thick fabric coverings make such a noise unlikely.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.
—Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Parts of the station’s restaurant were partitioned off, and a drop ceiling was added, covering up the vaulted ceiling.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covering
Noun
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The sun, for all its glitz, tends to hide behind a veil of mystery.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Favoring minimal-to-no jewelry pieces, Anderson accessorized with a thick black headband attached to a black birdcage veil.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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Microplastics tend to gather in fat cells in the insulating sheath that wraps around the brain's neurons and helps to regulate signal transmission—this accumulation may explain why microplastic concentrations in the brain are higher than in other organs, the team said.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Try a sparkly mini by Ganni or an asymmetrical sheath from Taller Marmo.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
21 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This process must ensure that risk management is aligned with current regulations, established company policies and industry best practices, thereby protecting security, privacy and corporate integrity.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the brains of the hybrid mice developed fewer of these tangles and plaques, as if the sleep mutations were protecting the animals.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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But the Roman statue distinctly depicts the Greek goddess, with her signature helmet and aegis, or sash-like cloak, draped across her chest.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To get as close as possible, under the cloak of darkness, using night vision to ID their man.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pillow has a removable cover and is on sale with the down filling.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2025
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Reduce the heat and cover, simmering for 2 hours, stirring frequently.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Smothered in clouds, this House of the Dragon valley provides perfect, obscuring aerial cover for anyone who might happen to be wandering around in the wilderness and stumbles into a dragon that went rogue decades ago.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, the relentless pursuit of RTO may be a costly distraction, obscuring deeper issues such as workforce reductions and the evolving nature of work, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, that are hindering corporate performance.—
Timothy Papandreou,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In a very different way, Newcastle gave it all afternoon, running and challenging and protecting each other, treading a careful line and sometimes crossing it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The military said the missile was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory, but police reported shrapnel from the interception fell in several towns.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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As things stand, that would be enough via the present UEFA coefficient to secure Champions League football for 2025-26, but Newcastle are looking up and hunting down those above them rather than merely defending their own position.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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Police outside the building are focused on defending one of the West front's main entrances, now known as the tunnel.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covering. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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