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 JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, the rally in European asset managers and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Duggan's lawyer had earlier argued that Australia should oppose the extradition because it did not have an equivalent law covering the US charges, which is a requirement of extradition requests.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Nurse Beverly sprang out of the closet crying, “Max! Max—are you okay?” just ahead of the metal barrier covering over the closet door, too.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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