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)
Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Robby Soave Robby Soave delivers radar on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where Axios’ Alex Thompson admitted that there was a cover-up on former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
—The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
It's been unraveled in some recent books that are being written by journalists who engaged in that cover-up in scandal, which is quite ironic.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Massachusetts state Representative Christopher Flanagan, a Democrat for the First Barnstable District, was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts in an alleged fraud and cover-up scheme.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Available in solid and floral designs and in a wide variety of sizes (from extra small to 2XL), it can be worn as a beach cover-up or dressed up with sandals and jewelry for a night out.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
Robby Soave Robby Soave delivers radar on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner where Axios’ Alex Thompson admitted that there was a cover-up on former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline.
—The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
It's been unraveled in some recent books that are being written by journalists who engaged in that cover-up in scandal, which is quite ironic.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Massachusetts state Representative Christopher Flanagan, a Democrat for the First Barnstable District, was indicted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts in an alleged fraud and cover-up scheme.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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The Empire started mining the planet for energy and suppressing the Ghormans, so the upstart rebels attack a transport ship full of supplies.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
1 May 2025
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But its assertions are characteristic of the Trump administration’s systemic denial of trans lives, and signal further movement by HHS toward policies that seek to suppress trans identities among young people.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Assuming Sinners can pierce the veil separating prestige and commerce, the film’s strongest plays will likely come in the craft categories.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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She was buried wearing a cloak of blue and brown feathers, seemingly from a macaw of the Amazon rainforest.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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While all of the men had shaved heads and were wearing cloaks with a mysterious symbol on the back, the group's most noticeable trait was that each and every member had Glasgow smile-type scars carved into their faces.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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Cardinals from across the globe will soon gather under a shroud of secrecy at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City to decide who will lead the Catholic Church and guide 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The floors of the Indonesian Hospital in the city were covered in blood, with bodies wrapped in shrouds laying on the floor in hallways.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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The collection includes more than 200 items, including a wide range of bedding, bath towels and accessories, pillows, and throw blankets.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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Leonard agreed to testify as an expert witness, and warned in the filing that the Trump administration's blanket suspension of clearances held by Perkins Coie employees was reminiscent of programs from the 1950s, including during the Red Scare.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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