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; cover, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The IGV’s breakout above the 50-day moving average “could lead to continued short covering and potentially momentum buying,” Mizuho managing director Daniel O’Regan wrote in a Thursday note.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

He left the broadcast after being suspended for making false statements about his experiences covering the Iraq war.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Find insight on TSMC, Xero and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

However, these can vary quite a lot and the quarterly figures - covering three months at a time - are considered more significant.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

And there’s a huge green splotch covering the bottom front part of my favorite purple flowered shirt.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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