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. Kahlil Gibran:

   Poverty is a veil that obscures the face of greatness. An appeal is a mask covering the face of tribulation.

2. President Rafael Correa:

   We have a crude price that is not even covering production costs, which are $24 per barrel.

3. The Co-operative Bank:

   The FCA and PRA have recently indicated that their preliminary view is that they are minded to make findings against the Bank covering certain decisions, events and processes over the period from mid-2008 to end 2013, based on their current view, the FCA and PRA have indicated they intend to commence formal settlement discussions in July 2015.

4. Kim Jong:

   It has not been easy to come to this point, for us the past has been holding us back, and old practices and prejudices have been covering our eyes and ears, but we have been able to overcome everything to arrive here today.

5. Scott Squires:

   I am eternally grateful to First Liberty for covering my six and fighting to restore my religious liberty.