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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
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the top floor, a space that served as Newhart’s office features a covered patio complete with a fireplace and city views.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But the deluge let up before Leo arrived in his covered popemobile for a romp through the deafening crowd.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The eastern side of the building has an opening to accommodate a covered dining patio and a balcony for the second floor, the permit application said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Choose a covered patio to make your space more usable in all kinds of weather.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Demming later went outside and saw the covered body of a child on the home’s roof.
—Gerald Herbert, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The rain meets us again at dinner, where we’re seated outside under a covered patio at Ritournelle, a wine bar and restaurant at the Parc du Port Breton in Dinard, recommended by the owners of Comète.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a bright container in a complementary color, and add a pop of cheer to a covered entryway.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
These offsets have allowed Congress to pass larger highway bills even though the HTF has covered a smaller part of the Surface Transportation Program annually.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The investigation also covered Powell’s brief testimony about the renovation before the Senate Banking Committee last June.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
So far, crews have searched for over 71 hours and covered about 100,000 square nautical miles.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The fact the wires are covered in fur too just adds to the delight – and resembles fluffy tails.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The window of Diaz’s cell had been covered and staff could not see inside, according to the lawsuit.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Containers of raw pork weren’t covered on a walk-in cooler shelf.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The Lemon Twigs covered it over a dozen times on tour in 2017, and Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo played the song during a Twitch livestream in 2020.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The teachers' contract expired at the end of 2025, and the district says the teachers and staff remain covered under the terms of the most recent contracts.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the top floor, a space that served as Newhart’s office features a covered patio complete with a fireplace and city views.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
But the deluge let up before Leo arrived in his covered popemobile for a romp through the deafening crowd.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
The eastern side of the building has an opening to accommodate a covered dining patio and a balcony for the second floor, the permit application said.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Choose a covered patio to make your space more usable in all kinds of weather.
—Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026
Demming later went outside and saw the covered body of a child on the home’s roof.
—Gerald Herbert, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The rain meets us again at dinner, where we’re seated outside under a covered patio at Ritournelle, a wine bar and restaurant at the Parc du Port Breton in Dinard, recommended by the owners of Comète.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Choose a bright container in a complementary color, and add a pop of cheer to a covered entryway.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Its façade was covered with white tiles that gleamed in the morning light.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
These offsets have allowed Congress to pass larger highway bills even though the HTF has covered a smaller part of the Surface Transportation Program annually.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The investigation also covered Powell’s brief testimony about the renovation before the Senate Banking Committee last June.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
So far, crews have searched for over 71 hours and covered about 100,000 square nautical miles.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
The fact the wires are covered in fur too just adds to the delight – and resembles fluffy tails.
—Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
The window of Diaz’s cell had been covered and staff could not see inside, according to the lawsuit.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Containers of raw pork weren’t covered on a walk-in cooler shelf.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The Lemon Twigs covered it over a dozen times on tour in 2017, and Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo played the song during a Twitch livestream in 2020.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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When selecting a location for your bee hotel, choose a sheltered area that’s protected from strong winds and rain but receives full sun in the morning.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous owners had dug a foundation under only half of an addition, leaving a sheltered space that proved irresistible to a denning bear.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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In his press conference on Monday, Rosenior pointed out that one video of Fernandez appearing to walk past him after being substituted against Manchester United was cut before the player turned around and hugged him and shook his hand.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Prizes may not be substituted for or redeemed for cash.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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While this necklace is gold vermeil (coated), it’s designed to last a long time—just make sure not to shower with it on.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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The exterior of the ring is coated in titanium, which held up well during two weeks of testing.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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They are fixed for the life of the loan, so most borrowers are somewhat shielded from Fed moves and recent economic uncertainty.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Iran is China’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, but China’s diverse energy sources have shielded it from the heavy economic toll and energy crisis that the war has caused for other countries in East Asia.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So far, the leagues haven’t directly addressed whether they are concerned by how public attention being paid to the military wagers and their apparent potential for manipulation could reflect on their own images.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Teams have their due diligence in these matters, and the Giants don’t seem to be concerned to spend the pick on him.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.—
Benjamin Mack-Jackson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The home stands apart in other ways, operating entirely off the grid with solar panels concealed behind parapets and water drawn from snowmelt.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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Once traversed by Genghis Khan, this is a focal point of Scythian-Turkic culture, whose arid slopes somehow sustain nomadic life that demands constant attentiveness to the environment.—
Rob Crossan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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But hardly any ships have traversed the strait since the war began in late February.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Written and Performed by Michael Jackson Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mumford’s companion, Maji, remains at the zoo and is being monitored by staff.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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