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)
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
And now, back in Washington, the federal government has embarked on an entirely new cover-up of another day of enormous violence.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 6 Feb. 2025
In January 2024, a third-party probe into Cruise revealed that culture issues, ineptitude and poor leadership were at the center of regulatory oversights and cover-up concerns that had plagued the company.
—Michael Wayland,hayden Field, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Read Next Florida Surgeon removed wrong organ, killing man — and a cover-up followed, Florida suit says
January 31, 2025 5:13 PM
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Hospital left mom’s body to decompose in unrefrigerated room, suit says.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The only one making it to trial brought by Bragg — the cover-up of hush money payments to women after Trump first won the White House.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2025
And now, back in Washington, the federal government has embarked on an entirely new cover-up of another day of enormous violence.
—Alec MacGillis, ProPublica, 6 Feb. 2025
In January 2024, a third-party probe into Cruise revealed that culture issues, ineptitude and poor leadership were at the center of regulatory oversights and cover-up concerns that had plagued the company.
—Michael Wayland,hayden Field, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025
Read Next Florida Surgeon removed wrong organ, killing man — and a cover-up followed, Florida suit says
January 31, 2025 5:13 PM
Read Next
National
Hospital left mom’s body to decompose in unrefrigerated room, suit says.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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We’ve been conditioned to lead like men, to suppress our intuition, our empathy, and our softness.—
Dr. Brittany Chambers,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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The censors suppressed or bowdlerized countless works of genius.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The sun, for all its glitz, tends to hide behind a veil of mystery.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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Favoring minimal-to-no jewelry pieces, Anderson accessorized with a thick black headband attached to a black birdcage veil.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the Roman statue distinctly depicts the Greek goddess, with her signature helmet and aegis, or sash-like cloak, draped across her chest.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Jan. 2025
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To get as close as possible, under the cloak of darkness, using night vision to ID their man.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Pet fur tends to wrap around the shroud, requiring multiple attempts or complete removal of the bin to clear it fully.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The blanket is crafted with a blend of recycled polyester and linen that provides a plush, buttery-soft, and comforting feel.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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For example, twitching was one side effect of the drug, but the patients slept under heavy blankets.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
8 Feb. 2025
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