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adjective

as in sheltered

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verb

past tense of cover
1
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
Adjective
Since no public funds are used to buy shares and the bill specifically prohibits public bailouts of covered companies, the US public truly shares in the upside of AI. — Sarah Polcz, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 One of the biggest was the implementation of a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for covered medications. — Diane Omdahl, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Arcade architecture involves rows of archways or a covered walkway businesses on either side of the walkway. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026 On a covered walkway between the Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas shrines this week, metal fans blow a cooling mist. — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026 With more frequent redeterminations set to roll out in the coming months, reducing avoidable procedural disenrollment should be a core strategy for helping eligible people stay covered. — Rebecca Myerson, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 Situated in the Fatih district, in the neighborhood of Kapalıçarşı, Istanbul’s beautifully restored Grand Bazaar—founded in 1461—is one of the world’s oldest and largest indoor markets, encompassing more than 60 covered streets and some 4,000 shops. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 The Main House is great for groups, with a large covered outdoor entertaining space featuring a wood-burning fireplace and dining area. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Outside, stately lion statues surround the pool, while Chippendale-style faux-bamboo chairs bring a relaxed touch to the covered outdoor dining area. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
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Others munched on popcorn and hot dogs covered with sweet corn relish and corn-bacon jam in anticipation of the game. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Insurance coverage for the new vaccine In the absence of a recommendation from the CDC’s vaccine advisers, there also remains uncertainty around whether Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine will be covered by insurance. — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 So, StemRad, working with Lockheed Martin, expanded this idea into a female vest that, aside from the hips, also covered the breasts, stomach, colon, and reproductive organs. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2026 Towards the end there’s a dreamlike montage of uncertain efficacy, though stunning images of Toni and young Adela on a bed covered in vines and grasses are so mesmerizing that the eye wants to linger further. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 At its greatest extent, the empire covered about 9 million square miles (23 million square km). — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026 Barker was left with third-degree burns that covered his torso and lower body. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 Hannah Trute, 14, of Michigan City, wore ear plugs and covered her ears as the Thunderbirds’ engines came to life. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 For most residential customers, the city covered about $4 a month of the cost last year. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for covered
  1. sheltered
  2. substituted
  3. coated
  4. shielded
  5. concerned
  6. concealed
  7. traversed
  8. monitored
Adjective
  • This year, its 638 beds became part of a jigsaw puzzle of new beds and vacancies that added up to Skid Row’s increase of 614 sheltered residents.
    — David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the sheltered Gulf of Pteleos, Argyronisos has been powered primarily by solar energy for years and has been carefully preserved rather than extensively developed.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2026
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Verb
  • Alaves' Ángel Pérez was reprimanded by coach Quique Sánchez Flores after being substituted and punching the bench several times.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Kane scored twice, his first goal a penalty, in the first half of that 4-2 defeat in Arlington before Vuskovic was substituted after 66 minutes of his sixth senior outing for his country.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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  • The custom mirror has a frame coated in ottchil, Korean lacquer.
    — Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 14 Aug. 2026
  • This material can be coated with a proprietary glaze called EverClean, which incorporates silver into the mix.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of coated
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  • Another hid in the corner, shielded by a display stagecoach, part of the visitor center’s historic exhibit.
    — Mark Dee August 14, Idaho Statesman, 14 Aug. 2026
  • School tax revenue would be shielded from the new exemptions.
    — Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of shielded
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  • Parents have been concerned about the school since the summer when executive director David Hussey and assistant principal in charge of athletics Jason Camp were ousted.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The investment bank said that while some investors might be concerned about the company’s investment spending, such fears are overdone.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of concerned
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  • Few works in the show are titled, boxes filled with objects remain closed (one is even tightly wrapped in cellophane), and canvases are stacked one atop the other like pizza boxes—content and images concealed.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The ivory and 175 pounds of big cat bones were concealed inside sawn timber in three containers, highlighting Vietnam’s role as a major regional hub for illicit wildlife trade.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of concealed
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  • The bottom line An imperfect borrowing climate which has solidified thanks to an extended Fed rate pause will need to be traversed carefully.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • Around 100 commercial vessels traversed the strait on a typical day before the war.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
Definition of traversed
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  • According to party rules, officials, especially those who hold leadership positions, are required to declare a change in marital status, so they’re flagged for oversight and potentially monitored for any links to corruption.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Between 60% and 70% of new Ebola cases are being detected among people who were not already being monitored as contacts, meaning health workers may only discover infections after patients become sick and have had opportunities to expose others.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of monitored

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“Covered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/covered. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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