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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
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 June 2025
On a recent cold, rainy day, as thick fog covered the horizon, geologist Rick Wooten climbed up to the site of an enormous landslide that tore part of the mountain down to the bedrock and killed 11 people from one family.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 June 2025
In February 1963, the photographer Don Hunstein took the picture of Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo walking arm-in-arm down Jones Street that would become the cover of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
—John Ortved, Curbed, 6 June 2025
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Verb
Lionsgate typically covers two-thirds of its production budgets with international sales, which helps offset underperforming theatrical titles.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 June 2025
On a recent cold, rainy day, as thick fog covered the horizon, geologist Rick Wooten climbed up to the site of an enormous landslide that tore part of the mountain down to the bedrock and killed 11 people from one family.
—Laura Sullivan, NPR, 8 June 2025
Noun
The plan is for every vehicle coming off the line to be the same to reduce complexity, before adding any additional features or different covers/tops.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 7 June 2025
In February 1963, the photographer Don Hunstein took the picture of Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo walking arm-in-arm down Jones Street that would become the cover of The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan.
—John Ortved, Curbed, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
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Here are the best ones: Ultra-Short-Term ETFs: 9 Best Buys These funds hold short-term bonds and bills and can substitute for a money-market fund.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The best summer wreaths are a warm-weather update on traditionally festive decor, substituting holly and pine for colorful flowers and lush greenery.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
20 May 2025
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Scherzinger’s face was contoured and coated in a warm bronzer to match the shimmery sunset shadow on her eyes.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Hold cake square over bowl of glaze and, using a small ladle or a serving spoon, ladle glaze all over cake square, making sure to coat all sides.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Carpenter covers her face, shielding herself from the line of guests walking up the stairs.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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National Guard troops are not marching through Los Angeles; they are posted at or near federal property to shield it and the agents inside.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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Having said that, returning from a serious ankle injury is absolutely something to be concerned about.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Reports of unrest outside the city, including in Paramount, are deeply concerning.—
Jack Moore,
ABC News,
8 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Fingers crossed for an eventual console release as well!—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Scripps scientist Charles David Keeling, Ralph Keeling's father, began monitoring CO2 concentrations there in 1958.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Here are some trends to monitor during the early portion of the month as the Cardinals aim to keep afloat.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The Marines are tasked with protecting federal facilities and personnel, according to a statement from U.S. Northern Command, and will operate under Task Force 51—a contingency unit created to coordinate military support for domestic emergencies.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Here’s a thought: Several big-time football schools have abandoned open spring football games, which used to be a sizable event attracting fans and alums to campus, to protect players from being scouted and poached in the transfer portal.—
Russell Dinkins,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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