: something that covers or conceals
: containing explanation of or additional information about an accompanying communication
a covering letter
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Examples of covering in a Sentence
Noun
with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected
the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed
Recent Examples on the Web
Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
Photos included in the agency's social media post show puppies being carried from the residence by people wearing gloves, masks, and foot coverings, as well as puppies in dog crates in vans parked at the property.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Matthews pointed out the differences between her organization and BMI now that the latter is a for-profit entity, saying that after taking a reasonable reserve — and covering expenses — 90 cents of every dollar is distributed to ASCAP songwriters.
—Ed Christman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
Today’s windows are also often more energy efficient, with special films or tints to block UV rays and filter out heat, so window coverings are not always required to safeguard art or maintain interior temperatures.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
Instead of painting that accent wall with paint, choose a unique wall covering made of textured fabric or natural materials such as wood, glass or stone.
—David Bromstad, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Decorator’s Best reports that designer Kelly Wearstler’s Imperial Trellis is one of their top-selling wall coverings—proving classics are classic for a reason.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
Noun
Any type of eye covering is likely to simply bother them, said Carlson.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 27 Mar. 2024
Photos included in the agency's social media post show puppies being carried from the residence by people wearing gloves, masks, and foot coverings, as well as puppies in dog crates in vans parked at the property.
—Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Matthews pointed out the differences between her organization and BMI now that the latter is a for-profit entity, saying that after taking a reasonable reserve — and covering expenses — 90 cents of every dollar is distributed to ASCAP songwriters.
—Ed Christman, Billboard, 6 Mar. 2024
Today’s windows are also often more energy efficient, with special films or tints to block UV rays and filter out heat, so window coverings are not always required to safeguard art or maintain interior temperatures.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
Instead of painting that accent wall with paint, choose a unique wall covering made of textured fabric or natural materials such as wood, glass or stone.
—David Bromstad, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Deacon looked to Sanderson’s archive of British countryside florals and added his own flourishes to fabrics and wall coverings in a soothing palette of pastels and pale earth tones.
—Kate Maxwell Lindsey Tramuta Reggie Nadelson Gisela Williams Roxanne Fequiere Siska Lyssens, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2024
Decorator’s Best reports that designer Kelly Wearstler’s Imperial Trellis is one of their top-selling wall coverings—proving classics are classic for a reason.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Well, the Chargers are just 4-5 ATS as favorites this year and 1-3 ATS in their last four games as favorites, including outright losses vs. the Vikings at home and the Broncos on the road, plus a non-covering win at home against the Steelers.
—Dave Tuley Vsin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2021
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“Covering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/covering. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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cov·er·ing
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: something that covers or conceals
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