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)
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
The director's longtime collaborator Song Kang-ho stars as the proprietor of a small snack shop who — along with his eccentric family — becomes ensnared in an international cover-up when his daughter (Go Ah-sung) is snatched by a monstrous fish creature on the banks of the Han River in Seoul.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The delay fuelled rumors of a cover-up and political interference in the judiciary, which in turn led to changes to rules in the Belgian constitution governing the appointment of judges.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Between shipwreck treasure-dives, murder cover-ups, and love triangles, still moments on Outer Banks, the Netflix series about teenage treasure hunters operating off the shores of North Carolina, are hard to come by.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Israel has said Hamas terrorists are using civilians as shields and hospitals as cover-ups for their operations.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
The director's longtime collaborator Song Kang-ho stars as the proprietor of a small snack shop who — along with his eccentric family — becomes ensnared in an international cover-up when his daughter (Go Ah-sung) is snatched by a monstrous fish creature on the banks of the Han River in Seoul.
—Katie Rife, EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
The delay fuelled rumors of a cover-up and political interference in the judiciary, which in turn led to changes to rules in the Belgian constitution governing the appointment of judges.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Between shipwreck treasure-dives, murder cover-ups, and love triangles, still moments on Outer Banks, the Netflix series about teenage treasure hunters operating off the shores of North Carolina, are hard to come by.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 12 Oct. 2024
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Some voters may view restrictions on electioneering as suppressing their First Amendment rights, Huefner noted.Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2024
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The crowd erupted, and Jimmy celebrated behind him, while Jey tried to suppress his laughter.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Photo: Kaela Leone Photography For some, scene-stealing veils are necessary to reflect the bride’s entire fashion direction for the wedding.Alice Newbold, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
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As fundamentalists seize control, the women remove their veils, speak about their intimate hopes, loves and disappointments, their femininity and their search for a place in an increasingly oppressive society.Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Lisa’s nude Mugler dress draped over her head like a cloak.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2024
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The sapphic pop star arrived at the VMAs in a billowing floor length black dress and velvety green cloak, complete with a cross necklace.Quispe López, Them, 11 Sep. 2024
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Published in Nature Astronomy, the study reveals that there may be a shroud of gas around every galaxy that stretches up to a million light years.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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That tragedy will always hang over the film like a shroud.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2024
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The former president has for months pledged to impose blanket tariffs on all imports, a plan economists have warned could spike the cost of goods in the United States and increase costs for families.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has proposed blanket levies of 60% or higher on all goods imported from China, which would hardly be welcome in Beijing as officials try to revive a struggling economy.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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