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)
Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded that the list be released, Democrats are pushing the narrative that the Trump administration is orchestrating a cover-up, and yesterday the House subpoenaed the DOJ for additional files related to the case.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
In typical summer fashion, Moss, 51, paired a nude-colored swimsuit with a belt, layers of bangles and a sheer blouse as a cover-up.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
As originally voiced by the late Johnny Hardwick, Dale’s fringe viewpoints — which frequently centered on government cover-ups and doomsday prepping — were seen as a bit of harmless fun.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The ruling is a blow for President Donald Trump and his administration, which came to power on a promise of full transparency over the Epstein case, fueled by a fervent belief among the MAGA movement of an establishment cover-up of the truth about the disgraced financier's activities.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has demanded that the list be released, Democrats are pushing the narrative that the Trump administration is orchestrating a cover-up, and yesterday the House subpoenaed the DOJ for additional files related to the case.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
In typical summer fashion, Moss, 51, paired a nude-colored swimsuit with a belt, layers of bangles and a sheer blouse as a cover-up.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
As originally voiced by the late Johnny Hardwick, Dale’s fringe viewpoints — which frequently centered on government cover-ups and doomsday prepping — were seen as a bit of harmless fun.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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The warming can leap back without something to suppress it.—
Chris Mooney,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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The air force said Russia launched 270 drones and 10 missiles into Ukraine, of which 30 drones and six missiles were intercepted or suppressed.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One through line between the films and the series are the headdresses, veils and hair jewelry.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Also regarding her bridal look, Oduor chose a neck scarf and a practical hairstyle — rather than a veil — to best fit the wedding's coastal setting.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
14 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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Recently, news broke that the government plans to introduce blanket tariffs between 15% to 20% on a broad range of nations across the world.—
Vadim Vladimirskiy,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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After weeks of heated negotiation, Brussels and Washington finally arrived at a trade agreement late last month, setting out 15% blanket tariffs on EU exports to the U.S.—
Sophie Kiderlin,Sam Meredith,Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
21 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 24 Aug. 2025.
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