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)
Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Read was on trial for murder and a slew of other alleged crimes, while her defense argued she was framed — the victim of a cover-up involving law enforcement agents.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The slightly oversized fit gives it an effortless vibe that’s perfect as a poolside cover-up by day or styled with pants for dinner.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The photos showed a shirtless David sporting blue swim trunks as the Spice Girls star looked elegant in a black lace and satin cover-up over her black bikini.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cover (up)
Noun
This cover-up is the dark secret that poisoned the family for years.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 29 Aug. 2025
Read was on trial for murder and a slew of other alleged crimes, while her defense argued she was framed — the victim of a cover-up involving law enforcement agents.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
The slightly oversized fit gives it an effortless vibe that’s perfect as a poolside cover-up by day or styled with pants for dinner.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2025
The photos showed a shirtless David sporting blue swim trunks as the Spice Girls star looked elegant in a black lace and satin cover-up over her black bikini.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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Eight engines, four water tenders, five dozers and two hand crews have been working to suppress the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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This ensures lithium is deposited smoothly across the anode, effectively suppressing dendrite growth even under rapid-charging conditions.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Dockery wore a white satin dress by Emilia Wickstead and a tulle veil for their nuptials, while Waller-Bridge opted for a navy blue suit.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Complications ensue and, hidden by a big veil, Ziva steps in as the pretend bride to keep the trap alive.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While Sinner only survived by the skin of his teeth at SW19 after Grigor Dimitrov retired hurt at two sets up in their last 16 clash, Alcaraz has been wearing an invincibility cloak for the 15 days of the main draw at Flushing Meadows.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bats don’t just sneak under the cloak of night, evading the human eye.—
Calista Oetama,
Sacbee.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Next, unwrap your headless body from its shroud.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Guns rights advocates — including politically powerful groups such as the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America — vowed to fight any proposal that imposes a blanket gun ban targeting a segment of the population.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Creation, including one very creepy scene in which two girls hide under a blanket fort while a presence draws closer to them.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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