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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
Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Head just out of town to see covered bridges, farms, antique shops, and apple orchards selling apples and cider doughnuts.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
When construction on the new and improved adoptions center started in 2018, the education program moved into trailers under the covered riding pavilion.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
OneTrip Prime and Premier plans include coverage for one child 17 or younger when accompanying a covered adult.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While there are now a ton of hammock tents to choose from, most of them take the form of not much more than a covered hammock.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Idaho clinic also anticipates state lawmakers to pursue plans to oust Planned Parenthood as a covered provider under Medicaid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Fewer covered patients would mean more unreimbursed costs for hospitals and less money to fund services and pay workers.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
As far as who will pay for the shots, an HHS spokesperson told ABC News that COVID-19 shots will still be covered by public insurance, including the Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and Medicare as well as insurance plans offered through the federal health insurance marketplace.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
But on Thursday, a drone flying over the area detected some unusual material on the mountainside, which is covered in thick vegetation.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
While homeowners would still need to purchase private insurance for other issues—including thefts or fire—storm losses would be covered by the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
If those are covered, start stashing money away for retirement.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
But the change could mean that the combo shot would no longer be covered by Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program for kids under 4.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Much of the stream is hidden somewhere beneath concrete, covered up by an urban landscape.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
As of 2025, the most covered history topic in English secondary schools is the Transatlantic Slave Trade, just edging out World War I and, yes, the Norman Conquest.
—Will Collins, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Head just out of town to see covered bridges, farms, antique shops, and apple orchards selling apples and cider doughnuts.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
When construction on the new and improved adoptions center started in 2018, the education program moved into trailers under the covered riding pavilion.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2025
OneTrip Prime and Premier plans include coverage for one child 17 or younger when accompanying a covered adult.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
While there are now a ton of hammock tents to choose from, most of them take the form of not much more than a covered hammock.
—New Atlas, 11 Sep. 2025
Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
The Idaho clinic also anticipates state lawmakers to pursue plans to oust Planned Parenthood as a covered provider under Medicaid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Fewer covered patients would mean more unreimbursed costs for hospitals and less money to fund services and pay workers.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
For his Art Car Boot Fair debut, Mr Doodle will arrive on a yellow American school bus completely covered in his signature doodles, present a live drawing performance, and launch signed copies of his new double picture disc vinyl record.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The modular pieces are covered in removable microfiber for easy cleanup and can be configured in a myriad of ways—design acrobatics at work!
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
As far as who will pay for the shots, an HHS spokesperson told ABC News that COVID-19 shots will still be covered by public insurance, including the Children's Health Insurance Program, Medicaid and Medicare as well as insurance plans offered through the federal health insurance marketplace.
—Sony Salzman, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
But on Thursday, a drone flying over the area detected some unusual material on the mountainside, which is covered in thick vegetation.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
While homeowners would still need to purchase private insurance for other issues—including thefts or fire—storm losses would be covered by the state.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
If those are covered, start stashing money away for retirement.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 19 Sep. 2025
But the change could mean that the combo shot would no longer be covered by Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program for kids under 4.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Sep. 2025
Much of the stream is hidden somewhere beneath concrete, covered up by an urban landscape.
—Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
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In February’s 2-1 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Ibrahima Konate was booked in the 31st minute, but lasted until half-time, when he was substituted for Jarell Quansah.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Joseph substituted Toklomati before stoppage time, and the crowd gave him a standing ovation.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Sep. 2025
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Those are coated in Ghost Pepper dry rub.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Ribbon Apple Pie Doughnut comes with an apple cinnamon filling, caramel icing, cinnamon cookie crumbs and white drizzle, while the Caramel Churro Doughnut is coated in cinnamon sugar and topped with caramel icing.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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If interactions with critical analysts help executives build credibility, then their companies should be somewhat shielded from this negative spill-over effect.—
Joseph Brazel,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But even on a night when Roberts somewhat shielded his closer, the moment found him anyway.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The code is a black box, as far as you are concerned.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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House lawmakers will see a stipend for personal private security double in the wake of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with members on both sides of the aisle concerned about the rise in political violence.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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There are three other food and beverage venues, including El Secreto, a hidden salon and bar, quietly concealed behind an unmarked door on the hotel’s second floor, and La Cava, the adjacent emerald-toned jewel that is Faena’s wine cellar, an intimate setting for unforgettable private gatherings.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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Like Seagram's glass walls that revealed rather than concealed, these systems must maintain transparency in their recommendations, augmenting rather than replacing clinical judgment.—
Dr. Taha Kass-Hout,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The crew traversed through five biomes.—
Barbie Porter,
Twin Cities,
18 Sep. 2025
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An air traffic controller had to repeatedly warn a Spirit Airlines flight Tuesday to turn away from Air Force One's path as both traversed over New York, according to LiveATC audio.—
Jay Blackman,
NBC news,
17 Sep. 2025
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As Washington prepares to begin camp later this month, Coulibaly's recovery will be closely monitored.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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And the day also commemorates that quietly, the ozone layer continues its recovery, monitored by satellites that confirm what the Montreal Protocol set in motion decades ago.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Surgeons are also relatively protected because of regulatory and financial factors.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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Plus, the lightweight exterior is water-resistant to ensure your clothes stay protected.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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