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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the cloak of mystery that surrounds the royal family
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as in cape
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
threw a cloak around his shoulders
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the outlaw nation had cloaked its chemical weapons plant as a fertilizer factory
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
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Recent Examples of cloak
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Yes, the loss gives the Knicks a chance to address vulnerabilities that might’ve been cloaked by the winning streak.
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Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Noun
From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
Others prioritize self-interest, often cloaked in benevolent language.
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Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Yes, the loss gives the Knicks a chance to address vulnerabilities that might’ve been cloaked by the winning streak.
—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloak
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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Lipa also wore a six-metre tulle wedding veil that was also hand-embroidered with beads and feathers.
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Families, friends and members of the community cheered for about 50 children during the parade, some decked out in Viking helmets and capes, while others sported the blue and yellow colors of the Swedish flag with floral crowns in their hair.
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The white equine with a red cape originated as a centaur who was transformed into a full horse and given enhanced abilities through witchy ways.
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Defying the restrictions placed on women of her era, Umm Kulthum first performed disguised as a boy before rising to dominate the stages of Cairo and captivate audiences across the globe.
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Shadow fleet vessels disguise their identity and purpose through a broad range of deceptive activities, including spoofing their locations and destinations.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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Silver and predatory birds aside, Silver and eagles aside, the shoe features a black leather and mesh region beneath the shroud with a red Jumpman.
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That’s left the governor, who has not endorsed any of the candidates, on the sidelines, and Florida’s GOP showing signs of disarray as the mantle is passed from DeSantis.
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Since Tanner died, Shay has taken on the work of platforming colorectal cancer awareness, as well as shouldered the mantle of becoming a grief awareness advocate.
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Modern cynicism, associated with distrust, masks its ancient Greek origins, which offer valuable leadership lessons.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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For loungability there’s a king bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, a fireplace and theater seats.
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When Fluffy failed to come out of hiding after 24 hours, Melissa Kirby and her husband began making and posting missing cat posters around their neighborhood.
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“Cloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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