: something that covers or conceals
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication
a covering letter
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Noun
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
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Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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Noun
Officials issued an emergency decree banning all protests in the city, which will remain in effect through Thursday, boosted security at Jewish sites and prohibited the use of certain face coverings.
—Henry Austin, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Attendees were soon spotted at the event with their own white ear coverings in solidarity, spawning a wave of jokes on social media.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Well, the Chargers are just 4-5 ATS as favorites this year and 1-3 ATS in their last four games as favorites, including outright losses vs. the Vikings at home and the Broncos on the road, plus a non-covering win at home against the Steelers.
—Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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