- present participle of cover.
covering
Americannoun
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coverings
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something laid over or wrapped around a thing, especially for concealment, protection, or warmth.
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Mathematics. cover.
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the buying of securities or commodities that one has sold short, in order to return them to the person from whom they were borrowed.
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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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The researchers have applied for a patent covering compound 10, and the basic research phase has now been completed.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
“For itineraries covering long distances between parks, charging infrastructure remains limited,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Find insight on gold and silver futures, palm oil, Glencore and more in the latest Market Talks covering basic materials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Longtime drinks writers Caroline Pardilla and Esther Tseng, who both started covering bars in the early 2000s, remember a pre-COVID nightlife landscape with later hours, more clubs and fewer alternatives competing for young people’s time.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
By the time I got downstairs for breakfast, Aunt Pretty was covering an apple pie with a towel.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
As the son of a cobbler, he knows how to tan goat hides, which provide him with the needed coverings for both his dwelling place and his body.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
In Orange County, officials said it was limitations on visibility for lifeguards that prompted them to crack down on shade coverings ahead of the busy season when thousands of visitors hit the beach daily.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
As well as the restriction on face coverings, Hochul announced that ICE agents would no longer be permitted to enter schools, libraries, community centers, polling sites, and other sensitive locations without a judicial warrant.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Another woman takes the microphone and highlights the importance of hijab - head coverings for women.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
Moments later, they came out, wearing new coverings and smiling.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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