as in to suppress
to keep from being publicly known
the governor vainly tried to cover up the growing scandal
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder
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Recent Examples of cover (up)
Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
In a compelling tale of detection, a 10-year investigation unearths evidence of a Nazi cover-up of a factory of death in a remote forest in Poland, where archeologists have unearthed what the Nazis tried to erase from history.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Vučić's Russian-friendly government has faced accusations of corruption and a cover-up of unsafe construction blamed for the deaths.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The Age of Disclosure features interviews with 34 members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community, exploring claims of a long-standing cover-up surrounding alien life.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For decades, its authenticity was debated as other experts in the field were accused of participating in the cover-up.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
In a compelling tale of detection, a 10-year investigation unearths evidence of a Nazi cover-up of a factory of death in a remote forest in Poland, where archeologists have unearthed what the Nazis tried to erase from history.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Vučić's Russian-friendly government has faced accusations of corruption and a cover-up of unsafe construction blamed for the deaths.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The Age of Disclosure features interviews with 34 members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community, exploring claims of a long-standing cover-up surrounding alien life.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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So could a weight loss medication that blocks opiate receptors along with suppressing appetite be effective?—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
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Consider the scenario of deeper economic stagnation: a prolonged downturn could significantly delay the recovery of the housing sector, exacerbating affordability struggles, and suppressing new residential construction.—
Ali Hoss,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even the nuns’ attire had progressed past ultra-conservative frocks and full-coverage veils.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The visuals are soft and cloudy, as if blanketed by a gossamer veil, and movement between scenes possess a feathery quality (editing is by Garret Elkins).—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Toward the bottom, there’s a strange and tiny figure in a dark cloak, walking.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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For weeks, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has operated under a shroud of mystery.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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There was definitely a shroud of secrecy around them.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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By the end of the day, Nonato had rescued about 90% of the tiles and laid them on a blanket in the driveway in the same pattern as the fireplace.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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This blanket classification ignores bitcoin’s unique properties, creating unnecessary barriers for businesses and investors.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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