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  • present tense form of cover (3rd person singular).
  • plural of cover.
Synonyms

covers

British  
/ ˈkəʊvɜːs /

abbreviation

  1. coversed sine

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The state-run insurer that covers healthcare for workers, Comwel, blamed his death on overwork following an investigation.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

Nicholas G. Miller is a reporter on the real estate desk at The Wall Street Journal, where he covers the housing market.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Homelessness increased by 1.2% in the “continuum of care,” which covers 85 of Los Angeles County’s 88 cities, including L.A., according to people familiar with the numbers presented by LAHSA.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Publishers deliberately design jackets and covers that will pop on Instagram and #BookTok.

From Salon Jul. 23, 2026

It’s only after my third lung-collapsing hug that my mom steps back and covers her mouth.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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