as in veils
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-ups
There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
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Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Bolstered by expert analysis, the film provides a fascinating look into governmental cover-ups over the years and humanity's natural curiosity for what may be out there.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Plus, stock up on swim accessories like cover-ups and rash guards, from $13.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The conspiracy theorists, YouTubers, and tin-foil hatters have long kept the UFO conversation alive, pushing claims of hidden sightings, secret programs, and government cover-ups into mainstream culture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
To survive the tropical heat and humidity, vibrant bathing suits and versatile cover-ups are your best friends.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
But when someone ends up dead, the trip shifts to culprits and cover-ups.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Collin Binkley, Fortune, 15 June 2026
Bolstered by expert analysis, the film provides a fascinating look into governmental cover-ups over the years and humanity's natural curiosity for what may be out there.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 13 June 2026
There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
—ABC News, 12 June 2026
Today’s questions come from Adam Kirsch’s article on government cover-ups of alien life as depicted in movies, on TV, … and possibly in real life?
—Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
Plus, stock up on swim accessories like cover-ups and rash guards, from $13.
—Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
The conspiracy theorists, YouTubers, and tin-foil hatters have long kept the UFO conversation alive, pushing claims of hidden sightings, secret programs, and government cover-ups into mainstream culture.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
To survive the tropical heat and humidity, vibrant bathing suits and versatile cover-ups are your best friends.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
But when someone ends up dead, the trip shifts to culprits and cover-ups.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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The veils of the universe have thinned.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Unlike the vivid green curtains commonly associated with the northern lights, these auroras appeared as soft crimson veils spread across the night sky.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Graves are dug by hand and bodies are only buried in caskets or shrouds made of biodegradable materials like bamboo or cotton.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Throughout history, kings, queens and other members of the royal family have donned luxurious fur stoles, floor-length fur coats, capes with mink trims and cloaks with ermine edges (that's weasel fur).—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The housekeepers greet me with genuine care, the bartenders create cocktails with panache and smiles, and the doormen and women jauntily pose for pictures in their thick Batman-style winter cloaks.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other common spaces, like the living and family rooms, lean into relaxed style, with cozy blankets from Iman’s Chasa home collection and plenty of places to literally put your feet up.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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As the match heated up, a roar of cheers erupted from the crowd gathered on picnic blankets and lawn chairs in front of the big screen as Messi, Argentina’s star forward, launched the ball through the net.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The handmaids’ crimson robes evolved into protest iconography around the world because the story captured fears about authoritarianism and gender more viscerally than overt political messaging ever could.—
Marc Adelman,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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Several men in traditional djellaba robes and balgha slippers banged on drums and led the joyous chants to extend the party, which was hosted by the Moroccan American Council Association of South Florida.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Carrington, who died in 2011, devoted the final 17 years of her life to creating bronze figures and masks, conjuring her chimeric cast out of the canvas and into our own.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
13 June 2026
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The Justice Department is suing Virginia over new state laws limiting federal immigration enforcement, including a ban on federal agents wearing masks.—
Liam Bowman,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
Noun
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For centuries, the Aurora Borealis has captivated skywatchers with its shimmering curtains of green, red, and purple light.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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Sun elevation adjusts blinds, curtains react to sunrise and sunset, and moisture sensors trigger irrigation on demand.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 June 2026
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