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)
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Loyal followers who once cheered Bongino began accusing him of a cover-up.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The Karen Read trial, with its swirling allegations of murder, conspiracy and law enforcement cover-up became a national spectacle not just for its courtroom drama, but for the pivotal role that digital evidence played in shaping the narrative.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, said the MAGA clash has a karmic quality to it, since many of the same figures who kindled the Epstein conspiracy theories are now taking the heaviest fire from the Trump faithful who became convinced of a cover-up.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Noun
It can even be worn as a swimsuit cover-up and maternity dress.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
Loyal followers who once cheered Bongino began accusing him of a cover-up.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The Karen Read trial, with its swirling allegations of murder, conspiracy and law enforcement cover-up became a national spectacle not just for its courtroom drama, but for the pivotal role that digital evidence played in shaping the narrative.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist, said the MAGA clash has a karmic quality to it, since many of the same figures who kindled the Epstein conspiracy theories are now taking the heaviest fire from the Trump faithful who became convinced of a cover-up.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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That same resolution created Palestine, which Israel has refused to recognize and has fought to suppress ever since.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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The building’s sprinkler system suppressed the flames before firefighters completed their operations, bringing the fire under control in under 30 minutes, officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Not only that, but Katie Gaudreau’s veil featured custom messages in her brothers’ handwriting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The post also pulled back the veil, if only slightly, on the complex and secretive process federal officials use to determine who belongs on terrorism watch lists that can influence decisions every day by employers, airport security and law enforcement.—
Dan Horn,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Noun
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In heartbreak lives hope, and if June isn’t hanging up her cloak, then neither can any of us.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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The crackdown intensified sharply following the post-election unrest, the report adds, and continues today under a cloak of near-total impunity.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Two of Harold’s three wives were there, his grown children, a handful of friends and colleagues: whoever could make it so far, in such haste, to see Harold put to rest in his shroud.—
Nicole Krauss,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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The hospital had run out of white shrouds to cover the deceased.—
Anas Baba,
NPR,
6 July 2025
Noun
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When sleeping with a partner, sharing the same duvet or blanket means also sharing each other’s body heat.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Methods like throwing a blanket over the cat to safely move it or using deterrents to guide it to a safe room can be effective.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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