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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
Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
An orange icing dip and partial covering in neon sprinkles add to the Halloween-y look.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Alex Knapp is a senior editor covering healthcare, science, and cutting edge technology who joined Forbes in 2011.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Earlier this month, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the city would re-enforce the 1983 mask ordinance, which bans people from wearing face coverings in public, in an attempt to combat gun violence.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 16 Oct. 2024
An orange icing dip and partial covering in neon sprinkles add to the Halloween-y look.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
Steven is a freelance tech journalist covering accessibility and assistive technologies, and is based in San Francisco.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Alex Knapp is a senior editor covering healthcare, science, and cutting edge technology who joined Forbes in 2011.
—Alex Knapp, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for covering
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Once her hair was styled into a bun and a veil was added, Calyssa says the entire look and feel of the dress transformed.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Situated at the southern end of the 32-acre palace complex, the al fresco patio looks out into the vastness of the Old City of Hyderabad, and that morning it was shrouded in an ethereal veil of winter mist.Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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The bodywork, which is in great part a highly complex aerodynamic sheath, is made entirely of carbon-fiber.Mark Ewing, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Corticosteroid injections, also called steroid injections and cortisone injections, can be injected into the tendon sheath at the base of the affected finger.Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
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Bringing together the perspective of diverse stakeholders is essential for addressing regulatory gaps, introducing legitimacy and protecting investors.Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Cybersecurity With its complex workflows and the high stakes of protecting sensitive data, the cybersecurity industry has been slow to adopt AI.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
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The limited-edition vinyl pressing comes in a multi-colored swirl from the shades on the cover.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Don’t let the cartoonish cover fool you—Amazon readers confirm that there’s much more to this book than meets the eye.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 20 Nov. 2024
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Even with James’ flashlight, interiors are consistently dark, obscuring the monstrous threads that loom at every turn.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Lemon Cloud Window Privacy Film $27 at Amazon The frosted glass film is covered in holographic rainbow half-moon shapes, which blurred the view from the inside and outside of my door, without completely obscuring light.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024
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Nor are his albums or songs entered for any rock, country or Americana categories, the fields where the genre-crossing superstar would most likely compete.Chris Willman, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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If JetBlue’s prices for crossing the Atlantic in economy are low enough, no doubt many passengers will complain about the food but choose JetBlue anyway.Roger Dooley, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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That victory lifted the Falcons into a first-place tie with the Bucs at 3-2 with the NFC South’s New Orleans Saints (2-2) looking to knock off the undefeated defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs (4-0) on the Week 5 Monday Night Football feature.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The briefs filed last week defending Venu came from a variety of sources, including professors, the International Center for Law & Economics , members of the House and Senate judiciary committees, and a group of state attorneys general.Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covering. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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