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to place something over or upon; to hide from view; to deal with; to protect; to travel over; to meet or offset; to substitute for someone; to provide an alibi; something that covers; protection; assumed identity

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Usage examples (33)
  • With weapons of warfare 'neath well-covered targets,
  • It has been thoroughly well-covered in The New York Times.
  • This point has previously been well-covered by the author.
  • Make sure to keep it well-covered so it does not get stale.
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