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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
Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
This document should cover equity distribution, decision-making processes, conflict resolution mechanisms, and exit strategies.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Having already attended movie premiere red carpets and been featured on fashion magazine covers, Luce will now join the roster of a marquee modeling agency.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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The high-voltage battery recall covers certain 2023 Audi Q5 plug-in hybrid vehicles.
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025
This document should cover equity distribution, decision-making processes, conflict resolution mechanisms, and exit strategies.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Noun
Several protective covers are also available if your device isn’t waterproof.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Having already attended movie premiere red carpets and been featured on fashion magazine covers, Luce will now join the roster of a marquee modeling agency.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover
Verb
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Webster took over the captain’s armband once Danny Welbeck had been substituted in the second halves of both recent matches against Chelsea and is regarded by Hurzeler as one of his dressing-room leaders.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Unlike post-Vietnam Presidents, Trump has also abandoned internationalism for a crude form of unilateralism and has substituted personal grievance for national strategy.—
Steven Gillon / Made by History,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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Snow can quickly coat the ground and make for slippery travel, especially on bridges and overpasses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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Snow and ice coated the tarmac, and powerful, blustery winds could be seen on video.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2025
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The threat of tariffs is being used in an attempt to shield US companies from the same scrutiny and obligations that every other business in the world faces.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, shielding my kids from the impact money can have on our lives isn’t in their best interest.—
Mita Mallick,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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The warning was released on Thursday at 1:21 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:30 a.m.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
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This family was concerned about having to share their information with potential buyers.—
Bruce Werner,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Russia has to contend with a scenario where any shipping container in Ukraine – and there are tens of thousands - could potentially be concealing one of these systems.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The fact this all plays out in real-time heightens that effect considerably, sweeping us up in the maelstrom of Hart’s bravado thanks to Hawke’s signature charm, even if it is undercut by something else barely concealed below the surface.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2025
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Trump Media sues Brazil Supreme Court justice who once crossed Musk The Department of Justice said that the other cartel leaders and managers extradited by Mexico face charges in the U.S. that include murder, money-laundering, racketeering and drug-trafficking.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Remove any stems that cross one another or appear dead or damaged.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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There are currently 130,000 WTC program members getting monitored, getting treatment, or both.—
Nancy Cutler,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the letter template from the state’s Office of Religious and Independent School Support, parents were given a choice: Find a different religious school, enroll in public school, or supplement with home school while monitored by the district.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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The concentric layers of photon shields protect the sensitive optical instruments from the heat of the Earth and sun.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
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This approach aligned with the priorities of the United States during the early Cold War, enmeshing West Germany into an international order meant to protect against future conflict.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Cover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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