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)
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Since then, Bondi has been accused by some of engaging in a cover-up to protect wealthy and politically connected people.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
After nailing down your swimwear and a flirty cover-up, take the beachside vibe to the next level with accessories to match.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Wear the set as a cover-up for daytime beach-to-pool activities or layer the cardigan over a tank as a light jacket for breezy evenings.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
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Noun
Schmidt has seized on the 2005 incident, framing it as an example of a cover-up or a failure by church leadership, including Hamilton, even though he was not named anywhere in documents about the incident.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Since then, Bondi has been accused by some of engaging in a cover-up to protect wealthy and politically connected people.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 29 May 2026
After nailing down your swimwear and a flirty cover-up, take the beachside vibe to the next level with accessories to match.
—India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
Wear the set as a cover-up for daytime beach-to-pool activities or layer the cardigan over a tank as a light jacket for breezy evenings.
—Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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Economists have cautioned that the US-Israeli war with Iran and the related oil and supply shock could suppress hiring activity in the United States.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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His puck-moving play was completely suppressed in the offensive zone, too.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The look was from the brand’s 1995 haute couture collection, modelled on the runway by Kate Moss with a bridal veil and bouquet.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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The structure can withstand winds up to 180 mph, and is clad in a veil of termite-resistant charred cedar backed by an air pocket that helps keep the interior cool.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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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
Noun
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Underneath remains the traditional lacing system, while the shroud itself is made out of ripstop that appears to be less hearty than that used on the Evo SL ATR.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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For the young man watching her, the dress becomes the shroud of his dream of infinite pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The objective should not be to smother markets with blanket subsidies.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Under Section 301, Wolff said, lawmakers intended to give the president the authority to address one country at a time rather than issue a blanket tariff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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