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covering

American

[kuhv-er-ing] / ˈkʌv ər ɪŋ /

noun

something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
Mathematics. cover.
the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.

covering British

/ ˈkʌvərɪŋ /

noun

another word for cover

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Etymology

Origin of covering

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at cover, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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Covering 57,000 hectares of peatland, gorse, heathland, and forest, the Mournes stretches from Northern Ireland's tallest mountain Slieve Donard, to the coastline of County Down.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Covering this chaos is taking a toll on everyone — especially members of the press.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Covering humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, and drones, the market could reach between $0.5 trillion and $1.4 trillion by 2035, depending on adoption, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

Covering just 2.5 square kilometres, the island has no native land mammals, which means any wolves found there must have been transported by people.

From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025

Covering her mouth with one hand, Penelope ran, as fast as she could—almost as if she were being hunted herself.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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