coverings

noun

plural of covering
1
as in veils
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth with the commotion on the dance floor as a covering, we were able to slip out undetected

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2
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

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Recent Examples of coverings This year, more than 20 bills aimed at curbing immigration enforcement became law, including bans on electric shock gloves and law enforcement face coverings. — Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 The Florida Department of Education is considering a new dress code policy for employees that puts restrictions on religious head coverings, Crocs and short skirts. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Facing a challenge from the right, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced Sunday that Italy would ban face coverings in schools. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 20 Sep. 2026 In 2024, Wolverhampton City Council introduced powers allowing police to request the removal of face coverings worn with no reasonable purpose. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 Make use of window coverings during the sunniest time of day. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 Sanctuary Alliance Lawrence shared another photo with five agents, at least three of them wearing black face coverings. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026 Examples of non-compliant headgear/face coverings include inappropriate face paint, offensive prosthetics, make up or masks intended to frighten, and fursuits. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Consumer Reports, referencing DOE data, says the right window coverings can cut unwanted heat gain by as much as 77%. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coverings
  1. veils
  2. sheaths
  3. cloaks
  4. casings
  5. shrouds
  6. housings
  7. blankets
  8. covers
Noun
  • Madonna then descended the stairs and removed her coat to reveal a red-and-black corset as dancers lifted her onto a table that rolled around a choir in the audience wearing white veils.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The last time the country buried a king, in 1991, Queen Sonja and her daughter Märtha Louise wore long, black veils.
    — Filippo Iarocci, Vanity Fair, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of veils
Noun
  • In a slow cooker, shrimp become bouncy and rubbery, and fish flakes apart into dry sheaths of overcooked flesh.
    — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The research team says future versions may use adjustable sheaths or elastic materials to fit a wider range of bodies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of sheaths
Noun
  • The researchers now plan to explore smart, multifunctional cloaks capable of masking objects that produce their own heat.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 July 2026
  • Just running around wearing cloaks, slinking into and out of castles, slicing the throats of all who cross her.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of cloaks
Noun
  • Investigators recovered 146 shell casings inside the building and dozens more outside, where Hasan shot at the backs of soldiers fleeing toward the parking lot.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Edina Police Chief Todd Milburn said police recovered 55 spent cartridge casings from the scene.
    — Jason Rantala, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of casings
Noun
  • Swappable kiltie lace shrouds offer the choice of the same three flavors, as does an assortment of laces that adds a chocolate chip-like pattern as a forth option.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The novel invites and shrouds and protects, then presses on him for years in recollection, worrying the edges of imagination.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of shrouds
Noun
  • To scale up capacity, operators simply add more cells to the stack, and no need to redesign heavy mechanical housings.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is zero mechanical connection to anything outside their respective housings.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 July 2026
Definition of housings
Noun
  • Designer sisters Ana and Cristina Calderon have created a variation on Pinto Coelho’s theme, with four-posters in neutral hues, bright blankets and cushions, and Gustavian armchairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Last winter destroyed thousands of tents in Gaza, soaking clothes, mattresses, and bedding, even as Save the Children reported that Israel was blocking critical aid such as tent poles, winter clothes, and blankets.
    — Mosab Abu Toha, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of blankets
Noun
  • Check out the trailer, and some of the variant covers, below.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Or nurture your desire for California minimalism with alpaca throws and pillow covers from Jenni Kayne, now 25% off during the brand’s Friends & Family event.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Coverings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coverings. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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