uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ən-ˈkə-vərd 
: not covered: such as
a
: not supplied with a covering
b
: not covered by insurance or included in a social insurance or welfare program
c
: not covered by collateral
an uncovered note
Examples of uncovered in a Sentence
the famed snows of Mount Kilimanjaro are receding, leaving behind much uncovered ground
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Standing tickets in the Yard at the foot of the stage are a more affordable option—but just be aware that a ticket in this area means standing in an uncovered area for the entire two- to three-hour performance.
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Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Simply place the item in an uncovered dish or a container vented with holes, and set it in humid areas like the bathroom, basement, attic, or kitchen cabinets out of reach of children and pets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Ellen Lecompte, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
Simply place the item in an uncovered dish or a container vented with holes, and set it in humid areas like the bathroom, basement, attic, or kitchen cabinets out of reach of children and pets.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
While synthetic wicker furniture is built to take the elements, wicker pieces woven from natural materials are porous and are not meant to be left out in uncovered areas.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
In return, taxpayers received a 90% conviction rate, over 2,600 investigations initiated, more than $1.2 billion in asset seizures, $1.7 billion in restitution, and $9 billion in uncovered fraud.
—Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Uncovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncovered. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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uncovered
adjective
un·cov·ered
ˌən-ˈkəv-ərd
: not covered or supplied with a covering
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