as in disguising
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
camouflaged the military camp as a native village
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Recent Examples of camouflaging
The tint is sheer and subtle but makes a noticeable difference in evening out skin tone and camouflaging discoloration.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Don't Overlook the Finish For a novice home painter, going with a flat finish will afford the most forgiveness, camouflaging imperfections rather than drawing the eye to them.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
There is even a small cabinet positioned right above the washing machine, which keeps laundry detergent accessible while camouflaging the plastic bottle.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 16 Mar. 2026
For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The clip also showed soldiers camouflaging vehicles with green netting and raising a flag at an airbase in eastern Belarus, close to the Russian border.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
An additional photo shows a low shelter, barely tall enough to sit upright, covered in foliage camouflaging the family’s location.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 31 May 2026
Don't Overlook the Finish For a novice home painter, going with a flat finish will afford the most forgiveness, camouflaging imperfections rather than drawing the eye to them.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
There is even a small cabinet positioned right above the washing machine, which keeps laundry detergent accessible while camouflaging the plastic bottle.
—Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.
—Reed Jackson, SPIN, 16 Mar. 2026
For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
The clip also showed soldiers camouflaging vehicles with green netting and raising a flag at an airbase in eastern Belarus, close to the Russian border.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities.
—NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
An additional photo shows a low shelter, barely tall enough to sit upright, covered in foliage camouflaging the family’s location.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflaging
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These tankers and freighters attempt to avoid detection through a variety of methods, ranging from repeatedly reflagging vessels under different national registries to physically disguising them like something out of Master and Commander.—
David Szondy
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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That's why designer Ashley Gallion says this method should be your first line of approach at disguising lamp cords.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Missing evidence raises the question of whether that will be grounds to dismiss the pending criminal case against a couple charged with allegedly using their two massage parlors as a front for prostitution, while concealing massive amounts of cash from taxes.—
Christin Lazerus,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Shoplifting by concealing merchandise.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
26 May 2026
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The labor market's surface statistics—unemployment near 4%, job openings still above historical norms—have been masking a more selective and sector-specific deterioration that's been building for the better part of two years.—
Jason Kirsch,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Why So Many Women Miss the Signs Hormonal birth control — pills, patches, rings, injections and IUDs — can blur the picture by regulating cycles and masking shifts in estrogen.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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The woman’s daughter showed investigators video footage showing Robinson rifling through the woman’s drawers, selecting items and hiding them on her body.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Eggs or young cockroaches may be hiding in them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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“Camouflaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflaging. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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