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)
Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Congress can begin the task of rebuilding Americans’ faith in the institution of the presidency by investigating and holding hearings on the extent of this cover-up.
—Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
The cover-up concerning former county employee Philip Tirabassi is so obvious while $364,000 was spent defending the administration’s actions in court when the settlement with Tiribassi was $83,675.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
The plan has proven solid enough for Valya’s faction to hold onto power for years but, however solid a cover-up, their reign might end soon.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
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Noun
So begins a roller-coaster collection of mishaps, cover-ups, and tense family dinners playing out in two parallel timelines.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Congress can begin the task of rebuilding Americans’ faith in the institution of the presidency by investigating and holding hearings on the extent of this cover-up.
—Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
The cover-up concerning former county employee Philip Tirabassi is so obvious while $364,000 was spent defending the administration’s actions in court when the settlement with Tiribassi was $83,675.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
The plan has proven solid enough for Valya’s faction to hold onto power for years but, however solid a cover-up, their reign might end soon.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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Facebook played a major role in the 2020 election and came under fire from Trump and Republicans for allegedly suppressing conservative voices.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Jan. 2025
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Some Korean veterans of that war were also involved in suppressing uprisings such as the one in Gwangju.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mars clouds have wispy features, more like a gauzy veil than a fluffy sheep.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Alas, the clouds soon gathered, casting their veil over the moon, obscuring it from sight.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2025
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For an offshore man of mystery and ill repute, a diplomatic post is a protective cloak that brings with it varying degrees of immunity, not to mention an alternative passport to travel and transact with; a new identity untethered from the past; and a noble (honorable, even) foil.—
Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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The 20th century saw the shrouds surrounding the mysteries of science and creation being pulled back to reveal a universe of incredible, awe-inspiring wonder.—
Ken Bridges,
Austin American-Statesman,
31 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Guests may carry in blankets (without zippers or compartments), draped over their shoulder during the security screening process.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
14 Jan. 2025
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Rather than being divided, social media is operating like a comfort blanket, a way to connect via the medium of memes, reduce stress, and find solace.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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