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as in substitutes
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 coats
to form a layer over
by morning a foot of snow covered the ground
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as in shields
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 concerns
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 conceals
to keep secret or shut off from view
covered the foxhole with grass and leaves
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as in traverses
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 monitors
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 protects
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 safeguards
means or method of defending
provided cover while their comrades ran for safety
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as in sheaths
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 replacements
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 canopies
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 shrouds
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 covers
Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Miami Herald 305-376-2129 Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Marlins and high school sports for the Miami Herald.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Princess is offering sailings to 330 destinations across 7 continents, and the sale covers select 2025, 2026 and 2027 cruises.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Hugh McIntyre is a reporter who covers the music industry, with a particular focus on charts all around the world.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Our list of online casinos with slot machine recommendations covers mobile-friendly sites.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
For example, American Airlines’ travel advisory covers 46 airports while Delta Air Line’s advisory covers 20 airports.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Currently, Connecticut is one of fewer than 20 states that covers a GLP-1 drug specifically for weight loss under the state’s Medicaid program.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jamie Carter is an award-winning reporter and experienced stargazer who covers the night sky, astro-tourism, the northern lights and space exploration.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Miami Herald 305-376-2129 Jordan McPherson covers the Miami Marlins and high school sports for the Miami Herald.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Princess is offering sailings to 330 destinations across 7 continents, and the sale covers select 2025, 2026 and 2027 cruises.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Hugh McIntyre is a reporter who covers the music industry, with a particular focus on charts all around the world.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Our list of online casinos with slot machine recommendations covers mobile-friendly sites.
—Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Pam Danziger covers retail with an emphasis on luxury brands and affluent consumers.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
For example, American Airlines’ travel advisory covers 46 airports while Delta Air Line’s advisory covers 20 airports.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Currently, Connecticut is one of fewer than 20 states that covers a GLP-1 drug specifically for weight loss under the state’s Medicaid program.
—Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covers
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An expensive proposition Experts say the UnitedHealthcare killing made clear that the security blanket that protects many top CEOs should be extended to their lieutenants.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
11 Dec. 2024
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Finally, the Moisture Shield seals in the deep hydration and protects against environmental aggressors.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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They’re also offered without lids for $280 — the most affordable pieces in the collection.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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While lids are typically nothing to get excited about, there is one from this set that’s especially worth highlighting.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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The manufacturers of almost all of them will provide repairs, replacements, or refunds.—
Adam Iscoe,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tesla’s service and collision centers are already overwhelmed with these modifications as well as other concerns, such as self-driving computer replacements in newer cars.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Dec. 2024
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The Spring Cyber Week Sale, which has sitewide savings and runs through March 24, includes 140,000 quilt and comforter deals to transform your bedroom into a luxe sleeping space.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
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The footage includes various clips of the couple dancing and hanging out on the beach and traveling the world together.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The broader story so closely follows what came before, every slight alteration and minor development helps carries that much more consequence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Dec. 2024
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Sleep duration, like most behaviors, follows a bell curve.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Platt defends his record Platt was not present.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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After the game, Willard defends his comments questioning Maryland’s name, image and likeness funds compared with those of other Big Ten counterparts.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2025
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At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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This material presents information through the date indicated, reflecting the author’s current expectations, and is subject to revision by the author, though the author is under no obligation to do so.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Covers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covers. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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