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)
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Holding a rattan beach bag and mesh black bag on her shoulders, Alba covered up with a pair of oversized black angular sunglasses, a black fringed skirt cover-up, and black sandals.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Pack a beach tote that’s big enough to fit a book, sun hat, flip-flops, and a cover-up.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Critics also considered the Starliner’s performance to mark yet another stain on Boeing’s reputation, as the aerospace giant grappled with scandals including the 737 Max crashes and cover-up allegations.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Holding a rattan beach bag and mesh black bag on her shoulders, Alba covered up with a pair of oversized black angular sunglasses, a black fringed skirt cover-up, and black sandals.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Pack a beach tote that’s big enough to fit a book, sun hat, flip-flops, and a cover-up.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Verb
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Leaves not only suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, but are also more environmentally friendly than bark mulch or landscape fabric.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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His father, Iran's last king, had a close relationship with the United States, but he was also known for suppressing opposition and showering his friends with wealth.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Alongside Markle’s Clare Waight Keller for Givenchy gown and her 16-foot veil was the Queen Mary’s Diamond Bandeau Tiara.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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Google has lifted the veil of secrecy that shrouded a controversial proposal to build a massive data center in the rural southwest corner of this city.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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Got to walk around the highlands in a red cloak.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Mamdani emerged from this shroud of mystery triumphant, posting a photograph on X of himself, firmly straight-faced, standing alongside the grinning President.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Wrapped in a biodegradable shroud of silk or wool, the body is placed in a pressurized chamber where a blend of hot water and chemicals accelerates natural decomposition.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pack a blanket or a warm outer layer Older people have a harder time producing, retaining, and circulating body heat.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Score decorative pillows by Sunbrella and Kelly Clarkson Home that resist moisture and fading, offering comfortable lounge accessories that add a pop of color—and when temperatures drop, there’s even an outdoor-friendly throw blanket.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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