How to Use covering in a Sentence

covering

noun
  • Salmon has done more than put coverings over her crops.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Make sure to weigh the edges of the covering down to the ground.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • It can be seen no matter what the covering is.
    — Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Jan. 2026
  • The car had a nice covering of ice, but my pavement seemed to be dry.
    — A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2023
  • The bran is the outer covering of the grain and is the main source of fiber.
    — Linda Carroll, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2022
  • To retain this heat, close these coverings at night.
    — Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Those looking for more covering, closed-toe shoes should check out one of our clog picks.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2023
  • The World Cup has its first red card for mouth-covering.
    — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2026
  • The nano-black proved hard to apply and too fragile for car coverings.
    — New Atlas, 26 June 2026
  • Your window coverings can be sale items; so can guest linens and bedding.
    — Erin Hayes Burt, Dallas News, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Once enough time has passed, remove the covering and the cotton pad.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • On hot days, keep it in your tote bag to pull out as a covering for any temple visits.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The plastic covering serves to hold in heat and moisture.
    — Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026
  • The fields were largely overgrown with trees, and the wall had a dense covering of moss.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Thanks to their soft cloth covering, these breathable pads are soothing.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Or the fan that propels the air could possibly have no covering on it at all.
    — Rob Verger, Popular Science, 15 June 2023
  • Just make sure to remove coverings in the morning to allow light and air in.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Lift coverings during the day to prevent excess heat build up from the sun.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
  • The speakers and body covering are from an old flat-screen TV.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • For so long her home was fixed in time because it was preserved, like the plastic couch covering.
    — Alima Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2023
  • If coverings can't be removed, then they will be charged for a day pass or a pass replacement.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, how to get the look even if custom window coverings aren’t in your budget.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Wear gloves and wrap the items in protective coverings, such as acid-free paper.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
  • And in others, the bedspreads and canopies boldly match the drapes and even the wall coverings.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
  • If coverings can't be removed, then they will be charged for a day pass or a pass replacement.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
  • In one upstairs bedroom, Beemon slowed and stared at the floor covering.
    — Jennifer Brett, ajc, 28 Apr. 2023
  • Knowing when and how to update your window coverings is key.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Natural fibers have been used to make floor coverings for centuries.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2022
  • Inspect the covering to look for damage.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
  • James has no interest in covering games.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026

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