How to Use uncovered in a Sentence

uncovered

adjective
  • Raw meat stored in an uncovered bowl on the floor of a cooler.
    — oregonlive, 10 Jan. 2020
  • The reading was more of a house show in more of an uncovered garage.
    — Mariella Rudi, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
  • Keep in mind that a covered pot boils faster than an uncovered one.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This is known as a covered call and carries much less risk than an uncovered call.
    — Q.ai - Powering A Personal Wealth Movement, Forbes, 5 Feb. 2023
  • Fried cottage cheese was nesting on top of uncovered broth in the cold top.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
  • So will many of you seated in uncovered sections.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
  • The broccoli stays bright green when cooked, uncovered, in water.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Feb. 2021
  • This aerial image shows a portion of the site left dry and uncovered.
    — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Although the park was public, his nose remained uncovered for the rest of the date.
    — Yonit Kovnator, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2020
  • Yazid had never before seen her uncovered hair, which was long and black but had a reddish tinge.
    — Daniyal Mueenuddin, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
  • Refrigerate steaks on an uncovered plate for at least 1 hour and up to a day.
    — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 8 Mar. 2018
  • Build your fire in an uncovered area on a flame-resistant surface like bricks, pavers, or a grill mat.
    — Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 22 Jan. 2021
  • If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
    — The View, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2020
  • To fill in uncovered areas, glue the polyester fiber fill directly to the surface of the hat.
    — New York Times, 27 July 2023
  • The bread cubes need to be really dry, so leave them uncovered for several hours or overnight.
    — oregonlive, 22 Nov. 2019
  • The three uncovered slides have soft but firm padding that extends more than 10 feet past the end of the slide.
    — Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Arrange the rhubarb side by side on top of the frangipane, trimming off any bits that overhang the uncovered dough.
    — Michaela Bechler, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2018
  • To train the lizards, scientists first put the larvae inside an uncovered well.
    — Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 15 July 2011
  • The thief does end up taking what's left of the device, but not before his full, uncovered face was caught on camera.
    — Michael McGough, sacbee, 9 Mar. 2018
  • Cut the butter thin enough so that there are few areas of uncovered cake mix; this is what gives you that delightful crust.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • The rest of the space was dominated by a platform bed with an uncovered duvet.
    — Nathan Heller, The New Yorker, 30 Nov. 2020
  • Many of the uncovered seats that sell for hundreds are empty as fans opted to cram under awnings and overhangs.
    — Thom Craver, CBS News, 5 May 2018
  • On Wednesday, though, there was no rain, so Djokovic’s match was played in an uncovered arena.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 30 June 2021
  • There are few facets of the game Suplizio, who died in 2006, left uncovered.
    — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2021
  • But the third realm, the uncovered world of technology, is rising.
    — Amir Husain, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • Kmet snagged the third touchdown pass of the night, left uncovered as Fields rolled right and found him for a 24-yard score.
    — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022
  • Eggs were stored above uncovered cilantro in the walk-in cooler and raw chicken was stored above the raw beef in the reach-in standing freezer.
    — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado may 15, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains, then let cool uncovered until warm enough to handle.
    — Washington Post, 10 Dec. 2021
  • Buses will be outfitted with chains and a focus will be on keeping uncovered subway tracks clear.
    — February 22, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Parking is available for $23 a day at an uncovered lot and $28 a day in a covered garage.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025

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