Synonyms for covering
ˈkʌv ər ɪŋcov·er·ing

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1. covering, natural covering, covernoun

   a natural object that covers or envelops

   "under a covering of dust"; "the fox was flushed from its cover"

   Synonyms:
   masking, blanket, screen, cover version, coating, covering fire, application, covert, natural covering, cover song, concealment, top, cover, back, binding, cover charge, screening, book binding

2. coveringnoun

   an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

   Synonyms:
   masking, cover, coating, screening, application, natural covering

3. cover, covering, screening, maskingnoun

   the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

   "the cover concealed their guns from enemy aircraft"

   Synonyms:
   cover charge, blanket, screen, cover version, coating, covering fire, binding, covert, natural covering, cover song, viewing, concealment, masking piece, top, masking, showing, back, application, cover, screening, book binding

4. coveringnoun

   the act of protecting something by covering it

   Synonyms:
   masking, cover, coating, screening, application, natural covering

5. application, coating, coveringnoun

   the work of applying something

   "the doctor prescribed a topical application of iodine"; "a complete bleach requires several applications"; "the surface was ready for a coating of paint";

   Synonyms:
   cover, finishing, applications programme, coat, practical application, diligence, application, application program, finish, masking, screening, coating, natural covering, lotion

Matched Categories

1. • Artifact
   • Concealment
   • Protection

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1. scabbardnoun

   a thing used to cover something else, typically in order to protect or conceal it.

   the mom covered the daughter with a blanket because she was cold.

   Submitted by zoemeowmeowdaysi on August 31, 2023  

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1. coveringnoun

   Synonyms:
   COVER, tegument, integument, capsule

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1. coveringnoun

   Synonyms:
   cover, wrapper, sheath, pavilion

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1. List of paraphrases for "covering":

   encompassing, cover, spanning, coverage, involving, covers, comprising, ranging, including, embracing, accompanying, overlying, concerning

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How to use covering in a sentence?

1. Ryan Lizza:

   I think the media has struggled to cover the dark side of the Trump phenomenon because political reporters do not have experience covering a major political figure who is both openly racist and -- let's be honest -- an extremely entertaining politician.

2. Will Cox:

   The U.S. Embassy communicated that to me and said that they dont know when the machines will be fixed, i just feel like the Dominicans are covering their own tracks by getting rid of the evidence and evidence is my own mother. I never thought another country would do this to me.

3. Kaname Gokon:

   I'm not seeing a lot of direction for the market, there is some short-covering on wheat and soy ahead of the USDA report.

4. Clark Hoyt:

   He earned the trust and respect of those he was covering but never lost his ear for false notes, as shown by his contributions to Knight Ridder’s skeptical reporting on the run up to the Iraq war.

5. Ayanna Pressley of Massachusetts:

   On the eve of The Senate Republicans covering up transgressions and spreading misinformation, I can not in good conscience attend a sham State of the Union when I have seen firsthand the damage Donald J. Trump's rhetoric and policies have inflicted on those I love and those I represent.