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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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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