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 circumstances leading up to the gun violence prompted transit advocates to call for a ban on face coverings in the subway system. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Each room centers on at least one meaningful possession of Corcoran’s, surrounded by custom seating, cheerful window treatments and wall coverings, warm pools of lamplight, and an artful mix of antiques. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026 Floral brooches were prominent across New York Fashion Week, while silk scarves are being used as head coverings and in other unexpected ways. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Actress Christina Applegate has publicly dealt with Multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic autoimmune disease that wears down and damages the protective nerve coverings in the spinal cord and brain, for five years. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2026 The only visible evidence of a human hand was paper coverings, which had been taped on the machines to obscure their respective logos. — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026 Insurance companies encourage this, offering discounts for properties with storm-proof coverings or those that take the extra financial leap to install permanent protections like impact windows and doors. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Travelers wearing elaborate face coverings or heavy costume makeup may be asked to remove it if their identity cannot be verified during screening. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 Coca-Cola exec Kate Santore has been tapped as chief marketing officer of Guardian Sports, the maker of soft shell helmet coverings for football players. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

And Russell had this big outfit on with all her veils and hats and everything.

— Raymond Ang, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
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

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

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

The buds themselves feature a single color on the linking arm and a different color on the battery and driver housings.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Their housings need to withstand immense water pressure, prevent water ingress, and protect sensitive components.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of housings

Noun

Emergency workers tend to the injured or hover over people covered in Mylar blankets.

— José Bautista Carlos Barragán José Bautista James McManagan, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Owners can leave toys, blankets, even used pajamas or socks inside the houses so the dogs can smell them and feel more comfortable.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of blankets

Noun

There are also ephemera like posters, budgets, song lyrics, book covers, event flyers and elementary school report cards.

— Jennifer Rich, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
The Grip allows for the Switch 2’s kickstand to extend, and a big advantage here compared with most third-party console covers is that the case is thin enough to allow for docking with Nintendo’s first-party dock.

— Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026

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