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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1. Kristen Ruby:

   The crackdown ranges from removing the content to disabling the account, to covering the content with a warning, and cases that pose harm to public safety, law enforcement is involved, but, the company may need to step up their efforts.

2. Lewis Nightingale:

   I said, what if I had nose cancer, or throat cancer ? to separate out dental problems from anything else seems arbitrary. I have great medical insurance, so why isn't my medical insurance covering it ?

3. Adrian Bartlett:

   You're telling my daughter that she should be ashamed of that part of her body, that she should be covering it up, i think that's the completely wrong message to give to young teenage girls who are already going through the body shaming era and trying to understand themselves and then be comfortable with themselves.

4. Mark Warner:

   As we continue to see this rollout of close Donald Trump allies plead guilty, almost always to trying to hide their ties with Russia and with Russians and the Russians' attempt to infiltrate the Donald Trump campaign -- I think there is more story to be told, what are they covering up for ?

5. Mark Oline:

   If an analyst at a big institutional investor is covering 100 credits, they need someone they can turn to for quick answers, we want to be those people.