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as in to substitute
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 to concern
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 to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in to cross
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 to monitor
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 to protect
to drive danger or attack away from
covered the wounded soldier until he could be rescued from the downed chopper
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as in defense
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in covering
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it
put the restaurant menus in clear plastic covers so that they would last longer
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as in replacement
a person or thing that takes the place of another
people may only skip their shifts if they find a cover for themselves first
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as in roof
a raised covering over something for decoration or protection
all of the exhibits at the fair are under cover, so the weather won't be a factor
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under cover of friendship the con man insinuated himself in the lives of the unsuspecting couple
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Recent Examples of cover
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Some services, such as RT, are completely covered by the subsidy.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Stone said temperatures in the area are typically at least 5-8 degrees warmer than in neighborhoods with ample tree cover, like Grant Park and Virginia-Highland.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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Other players have covered their mouths while speaking to opponents during the World Cup, but a red card is only issued if the conversation occurs during a confrontation or heated exchange.
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Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Some services, such as RT, are completely covered by the subsidy.
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Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Noun
The only exception is a July 15 appearance by Common Area Maintenance, a group of daytime real estate professionals who bring a variety of cover songs by different artists to the stage for their show.
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Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Stone said temperatures in the area are typically at least 5-8 degrees warmer than in neighborhoods with ample tree cover, like Grant Park and Virginia-Highland.
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Kristi Swartz,
AJC.com,
29 June 2026
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Portugal somehow held on, and Goncalo Ramos’ 94th-minute header, with Ronaldo substituted, sparked delirium after a delightful Rafael Leao cross.
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Substitutions Here’s how to substitute heavy cream for half-and-half (and vice versa) when applicable.
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But the real pleasure is the 303 basslines that squirm in between the drums, coating the soundscapes of the tracks in grime and noxious soot.
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Morning mist coated the nearby Rhone River that snakes through the Alpine valley as worshippers flocked in.
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In a June 10 letter, Abbott ordered state regulators to shield Texans from the electricity costs related to data centers.
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Court documents said Gipson allegedly stabbed one victim in the leg, stabbed another in the torso who was trying to shield the other victim, and nicked the third victim in the leg.
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Recent polling from Gallup found that Americans are concerned most about housing and energy prices, including gas.
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Carter is concerned by a pop-up power plant under construction in the area to serve a data center.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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After Florian Wirtz crossed in from the left side of the pitch, Kai Havertz got just enough of his head on the ball to flick it into the far side of the goal.
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Vic examines the game’s boundaries and repeatedly crosses them, while mostly failing to keep a straight face.
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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Additionally, the Republican Party is deploying poll watchers to monitor elections in at least 17 states this year.
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
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There aren’t enough ships to protect the reopening trade routes from pirates.
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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