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)
Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Needless to say, Corcoran's look drew inspiration from none other than Stewart, who wore a plunging white swimsuit and a dramatic cover-up for the shoot.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 June 2025
Wear them to the pool with your favorite cover-up or style them with tailored linen pants for a dinner out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
The cover-up of President Biden's mental decline is one of the greatest scandals in our nation's history.
—Khaleda Rahman
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Noun
All that emotion is often just a cover-up for disappointment.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Needless to say, Corcoran's look drew inspiration from none other than Stewart, who wore a plunging white swimsuit and a dramatic cover-up for the shoot.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 6 June 2025
Wear them to the pool with your favorite cover-up or style them with tailored linen pants for a dinner out.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2025
The cover-up of President Biden's mental decline is one of the greatest scandals in our nation's history.
—Khaleda Rahman
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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In his motion to dismiss Bragg’s case, Mangione’s lawyers argued his statements to officers after his arrest should be suppressed because he wasn’t informed of his rights, which the DA’s office contests.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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Young men might be more likely to suppress emotional expression, engage in risk-taking behavior, or use substances to cope with grief.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The film further lifts the veil on the artist’s influence, as a variable smorgasbord of talent converges throughout to deconstruct the impact of his life, art, his curious process and disposition.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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This mistake of not tackling law, tax and financial decisions in a unified manner results in the corporate veil being pierced, personal assets being liquidated, and even bankruptcies and liquidations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Six Runners will be available at launch, yet the recent alpha only featured four: Locus (a tanky soldier type), Glitch (a hacker who can disrupt entire teams), Void (a sneaky character with camo cloak and other tricks), and Blackbird (a scout who can reveal where nearby Runners are).—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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For a car like the Alpine A110, which doesn’t have to set speed records, the trade-offs are less acute, which is perhaps why de Meo told Autocar that the A110 EV (pictured above under a cloak) would actually be lighter.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Noun
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For a crop of ambitious Democrats, the shroud of secrecy surrounding former President Joe Biden’s health has become an opportunity to break with party leadership.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Butterfly ginger is reliably hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can successfully be overwintered in zone 7 gardens beneath a heavy blanket of mulch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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These two neutral blankets feature a design inspired by Rachel’s iconic staircase.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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