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)
Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s a black knit dress that works double duty as a beach cover-up and a fancy frock for dinners out.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Their findings suggest not a cover-up, but rather the complex reality of how digital video works in the modern surveillance age.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The mysterious disappearances are now the target of two investigations, one by the Haiti National Police and the other by the FBI, which is trying to unravel what some Haiti sources believe may be a cover-up with links to rogue police forces.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Noun
Like Elizabeth, Angela paired the look with a white cover-up, but chose the short-sleeve Eleni Kaftan ($164) instead.
—Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
There’s a black knit dress that works double duty as a beach cover-up and a fancy frock for dinners out.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 29 July 2025
Their findings suggest not a cover-up, but rather the complex reality of how digital video works in the modern surveillance age.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
The mysterious disappearances are now the target of two investigations, one by the Haiti National Police and the other by the FBI, which is trying to unravel what some Haiti sources believe may be a cover-up with links to rogue police forces.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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When fixated on screens, our blink reflex is suppressed.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Aug. 2025
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Four engines, one water tender, two dozers and two hand crews are working to suppress the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The strapless corset gown had a sheer illusion jacket embellished with pearls and was paired with a cathedral veil.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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For a few months each year when the veil of winter has faded, the road into the White Mountain Range is opened, allowing the curious and the adventurous a chance to explore this unique place.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The cloak represents the emotional intelligence required to discern when to engage and when to protect one's energy.—
Carla D. Thompson Payton,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Whereas Survivor and Big Brother are much more like cloak and dagger.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
Noun
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After spending the first part of the season distraught over potentially being married off to the Duke through a shroud financial deal negotiated by her parents, Gladys finally walked down the aisle.—
Stacy Lambe,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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These events are tougher to see in galaxies with dense dusty shrouds, however.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Janey ran to the van and, finding no towel, dragged out a blanket, shaking off the crumbs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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This soft and cozy blanket features a realistic tortilla pattern.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 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 Aug. 2025.
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