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
The Spanish Catholic hierarchy is belatedly reckoning with decades of abuse and cover-ups in the once-staunchly Catholic country.
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ABC News, 6 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
Two inquiries into the case conducted during apartheid were widely suspected of being cover-ups.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Area 51 is a classified Air Force facility in southern Nevada that has long been the focus of conspiracy theorists regarding extraterrestrial life and supposed government cover-ups.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 6 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
Two inquiries into the case conducted during apartheid were widely suspected of being cover-ups.
—CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Area 51 is a classified Air Force facility in southern Nevada that has long been the focus of conspiracy theorists regarding extraterrestrial life and supposed government cover-ups.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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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
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Indeed, Salome’s lascivious dance of the seven veils was once more shocking for audiences than her execution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 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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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
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Maybe Miller realized that six seasons’ worth of red cloaks, white bonnets, and ritualized torture was more than enough.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That famous summer, at the fireworks in Versailles, every streaking green flame shook a sheet of light across the crowd sitting on blankets on the lawns.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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America’s national parks shine in the summertime, with spectacular mountain passes thawed for the season, sparkling lakes and glittering beaches at the peak of their allure, and blankets of wildflowers exploding into bloom.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In the bathrooms there are fluffy robes, cool-white marble and delicious-smelling Memo Paris bath products (the luxury perfume house was co-founded by a Tipperary man and now has a store on rue Cambon in Paris opposite Chanel).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The restaurant, Po, serves modern takes on Singaporean staples, and the robes, ceramics, and teas come from Singapore artisans.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Supporters of the No Kings Act argued that because SB 5 only applied to some officials, it would likely be struck down by federal courts — as was a California bill that sought to prevent immigration agents from wearing masks.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Clean Air Club provides HEPA air purifiers, and Save the Night Chicago delivers high-quality masks.—
Mikayla Price,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Antique furnishings and high ceilings give it a stately feel, with plenty of decor ideas to bookmark—starting with the lace canopy curtains in the bedroom.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Keep the sun out by closing any shades, blinds, or curtains.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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