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)
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Combining the soft, pliable feel of a waffle towel with the plush texture of a throw blanket, this Snuggle Sac blanket puts a new spin on the genre of desk blankets and TV cover-ups.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The Church of England has been without a leader since last November when Justin Welby resigned over a child abuse cover-up scandal.
—Muvija M, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Gray cooperated with Nixon to stymie the FBI’s investigation of the 1972 Watergate break-in and the ensuing cover-up.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The bill also ditches the burdensome cover-up requirement for claims against individuals.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Combining the soft, pliable feel of a waffle towel with the plush texture of a throw blanket, this Snuggle Sac blanket puts a new spin on the genre of desk blankets and TV cover-ups.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
The Church of England has been without a leader since last November when Justin Welby resigned over a child abuse cover-up scandal.
—Muvija M, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Gray cooperated with Nixon to stymie the FBI’s investigation of the 1972 Watergate break-in and the ensuing cover-up.
—Douglas M. Charles, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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The Secret Commonwealth is the condemnation of a world where imagination—not making things up, but a way of seeing, understanding, feeling the world—is suppressed by the dual forces of cold rationality and religious fundamentalisms that breed authoritarianism.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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That power is often used to unfairly influence elections through massive campaign donations, to interfere with independent journalism by buying media outlets, and to suppress competition in markets.—
Scott Ellis,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tianna wore her hair in an elegant updo with a sheer veil.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The veil is the nudity and the sexuality.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Though some details remain under the cloak of invisibility, fans can expect a global theatrical re-release of the original film, special edition products and retail promotions.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Louise Donegan, my wife, [has] been working on my look for a couple of years, like the cloak thing.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Some wear kittles, white burial shrouds, to signify repentance, according to History.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Moraes developed computer models to simulate draping a sheet on both a 3D human form and a bas-relief carving to test which version most closely matched the figure preserved in the shroud.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Following psychic researchers in search of spirits in a New England house with a tragic past, The Haunting trades leering ghouls and jump scares for atmosphere and suggestion, cultivating a cloud of dread that hangs like a heavy blanket over audiences.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Buffalo Check Outdoor Wearable Throw If your fall activities include tailgating at football games, going camping, or sitting outside by the firepit, the need for an outdoor blanket is undeniable.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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