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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
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Only some GLP-1s are included The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets, Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Outside on the almost 1-acre lot are a deck, a covered patio, and a dock.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
The brand changed its Instagram picture to the covered logo and put the same white sheet on storefronts in Paris, London and Hong Kong.
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Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Beyond the foyer, the formal living and dining rooms showcase a massive marble fireplace and a wall of French doors opening onto a covered patio.
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Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Health insurers constantly change their formularies, or list of covered drugs, as well as what tier a drug might be assigned to.
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Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The document also banned the use of nails in shoe soles, unless their edges were covered with leather.
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Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The gaffe led to widespread speculation that Alito was preparing to retire, and that NPR's Nina Totenberg, who has covered the Supreme Court since the 1970s, jumped the gun by publishing too soon a story she had been tipped off about.
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Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Charging companies whose workers are covered by Medicaid isn't a new idea.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Sail 4th 250 event in New York Harbor will be covered by many national news outlets.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
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Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
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Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Adjective
The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets, all of which have been FDA-approved for weight loss, according to the report.
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Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets and Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Only some GLP-1s are included The covered medications include drugmaker Eli Lilly’s Foundayo tablets, Zepbound KwikPens and Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy injections and tablets.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Outside on the almost 1-acre lot are a deck, a covered patio, and a dock.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
30 June 2026
The brand changed its Instagram picture to the covered logo and put the same white sheet on storefronts in Paris, London and Hong Kong.
—
Allen Adamson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Beyond the foyer, the formal living and dining rooms showcase a massive marble fireplace and a wall of French doors opening onto a covered patio.
—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
Health insurers constantly change their formularies, or list of covered drugs, as well as what tier a drug might be assigned to.
—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
In rainy weather, move orchids to a covered spot, so roots don’t stay soaked.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Verb
When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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Faith Wakefield,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Travel insurance experts say travelers' biggest mistake this summer is too much confidence—like assuming that any disruption is automatically covered by their policy.
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Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The document also banned the use of nails in shoe soles, unless their edges were covered with leather.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
The gaffe led to widespread speculation that Alito was preparing to retire, and that NPR's Nina Totenberg, who has covered the Supreme Court since the 1970s, jumped the gun by publishing too soon a story she had been tipped off about.
—
Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Charging companies whose workers are covered by Medicaid isn't a new idea.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The Sail 4th 250 event in New York Harbor will be covered by many national news outlets.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
2 July 2026
Evidence markers covered at least three shell casings in the road near the cars.
—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
The hot dog is covered like a pillow in a pillowcase.
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Justin Brown,
AJC.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
Adjective
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During winter months, move potted blueberry plants to a sheltered location to protect them from cold winter winds.
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Unfortunately, many ground covers and ivy create the cool, sheltered conditions these pests prefer.
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Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was substituted at halftime and replaced with Sergio Rochet.
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Raul Angel was substituted in the 78th minute for Ochoa to make his 154th appearance for Mexico, having been part of six World Cup squads for his country.
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Add chicken, pineapple, pecans, celery, and scallions; fold until evenly coated.
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Dust coated coastal communities.
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The announcement came the same day the Supreme Court shielded the maker of the herbicide Roundup from most cancer-warning lawsuits.
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Tourists still lined up outside the iconic museum, as visitors shielded themselves with parasols and umbrellas.
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Manco only reluctantly starts carrying a gun after his first robbery, concerned that doing so would only lead to more violence.
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Forecasters are concerned with the possibility of heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding in northern Arkansas Friday night into Saturday, according to a briefing from the National Weather Service.
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Then the four co-owners emerge from the wine shop, waving wine bottles concealed in brown paper bags.
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These rolling carts can add organization to any room in your home, and these rich-looking cabinets keep items contained and concealed.
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According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way.
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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The inquiry comes days after The Associated Press reported that DEA agents repeatedly monitored—but did not seize—large fentanyl shipments between 2023 and 2025 while attempting to build broader criminal cases.
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Officials said the potential for any trace amounts of MMA to be found in the stormwater was low but would be monitored.
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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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