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)
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The announcement of Stratton's memoir also comes a little over a week before the release of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, which follows a fictional whistleblower (Josh O'Connor) who attempts to expose the truth about a complex cover-up of alien life on Earth.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
If your summer plans include beach and lake days, a good cover-up is a wardrobe staple.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Schmidt has seized on the 2005 incident, framing it as an example of a cover-up or a failure by church leadership, including Hamilton, even though he was not named anywhere in documents about the incident.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Just don’t look for it in a national park or monument, and certainly not at Fort Monroe, the place where the greatest cover-up in American history all started to come apart.
—Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
The announcement of Stratton's memoir also comes a little over a week before the release of Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, which follows a fictional whistleblower (Josh O'Connor) who attempts to expose the truth about a complex cover-up of alien life on Earth.
—Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026
If your summer plans include beach and lake days, a good cover-up is a wardrobe staple.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Schmidt has seized on the 2005 incident, framing it as an example of a cover-up or a failure by church leadership, including Hamilton, even though he was not named anywhere in documents about the incident.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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The program is a half-day, in-depth course to educate attendees on the principles used by firefighters in suppressing wildland fire and protecting structures in the Wildland Urban Interface, said workshop organizers.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Rather than suppress his value, that could make Clarke and agent Randy Robitaille more inclined to hunker down in negotiations.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The effect will be much more natural than after a color appointment, as these masks add a veil of color, rather than transforming it as dye does.—
Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Harriet's gorgeous gown drew comparison to Princess Kate's own bridal style, as both women opted for lace bodices and long, flowing veils for their royal weddings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Another configuration is the poncho or cloak mode, which can be used around camp.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
2 June 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Underneath remains the traditional lacing system, while the shroud itself is made out of ripstop that appears to be less hearty than that used on the Evo SL ATR.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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For the young man watching her, the dress becomes the shroud of his dream of infinite pleasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
Noun
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The objective should not be to smother markets with blanket subsidies.—
John W.H. Denton AO,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Under Section 301, Wolff said, lawmakers intended to give the president the authority to address one country at a time rather than issue a blanket tariff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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