Thesaurus results for COVERINGS

coverings

noun

plural of covering

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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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 The nano-black proved hard to apply and too fragile for car coverings. — New Atlas, 26 June 2026 Contractors could be seen putting up long white coverings in place of the missing walls. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Use window coverings One simple action people can take at home is to block out as much sunlight as possible from coming through windows. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 3 July 2026 Videos posted on social media captured the individuals marching in their signature blue shirts, chinos and white face coverings. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 4 July 2026 From elaborate Persian rugs to minimalist sisal floor coverings to bold maximalist styles, there is something fit for every home. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 21 June 2026 Incorporating softer pieces, such as rugs, upholstered pieces, and window coverings, is a critical step that helps with sound control and creates an enveloping atmosphere. — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2026 The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions. — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 By Bay City News The Stockton City Council has approved an ordinance regulating the use of facial coverings when they are used to conceal a person’s identity in ways that provoke fear, intimidation, threats or violence. — Bay City News, Mercury News, 27 June 2026

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Noun

The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
The veils of the universe have thinned.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026

Definition of veils

Noun

Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
The payload was designed to test a hypersonic navigation system capable of accurately identifying spacecraft position, even when communications are blocked by intense plasma sheaths during hypersonic flight.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026

Definition of sheaths

Noun

Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 June 2026
The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Definition of cloaks

Noun

At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 1 July 2026
During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Definition of casings

Noun

Some researchers have theorized that these curious small galaxies could harbor black holes that are buried in thick shrouds of cosmic dust.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 July 2026
In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.

— Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026

Definition of shrouds

Noun

From headlight housings and door trim to bumpers and exhaust tips, the polish doesn’t just work on chrome but also steel, copper, aluminum and brass.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The Colorado State Patrol is asking for any witnesses or anyone who may know the whereabouts of a 2014 to 2016 dark blue or black Jeep Wrangler with damage to one of the foglight housings on the front bumper.

— Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Definition of housings

Noun

Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
While blankets and quilts are great for lounging, a sturdy seat keeps you off hot sand, damp grass, or uneven ground, which can be especially uncomfortable for older adults.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026

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