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
Amazon's early swim deals include flattering one-pieces, stylish two-pieces, and versatile cover-ups at prices that make picking up an extra suit feel completely reasonable.
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Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Finally, Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber exposes FIFA’s bizarre venue cover-ups.
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Tim McMaster,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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.
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Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
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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?
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Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
21 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.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
22 June 2026
Hathaway was recently spotted enjoying a vacation in sunny Saint-Tropez, her baby bump visible beneath an array of breezy maxi dresses and cover-ups, including the Anne dress from her stylist Erin Walsh’s collaboration with La Ligne.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 June 2026
Finally, Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber exposes FIFA’s bizarre venue cover-ups.
—
Tim McMaster,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
There’s no conclusive evidence of alien life or government cover-ups.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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The veils of the universe have thinned.
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Smoke from a Boyle Heights warehouse fire shrouds Dodger Stadium in acrid haze before the Dodgers’ 12-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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People gathered on the National Mall in the shadow of the Washington Monument, sitting on blankets and plastic chairs in the balmy summer weather.
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Coming later this year, Bass X Macina is set in a lawless Steampunk West overrun by brutal outlaws, machines and supernatural terrors, while Sparks of Tomorrow follows how technological progress evolved along a different path shaped by steam power blankets Kyoto in smoke.
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One TikToker posted a video of 4 women on a rooftop balcony, 3 of whom were wearing black robes and a 4th wearing white.
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The wardrobe conceals a kettle, drinks and snacks plus minibar, robes and the bang-on-trend bonus of a straw basket, to use during your stay.
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Yordan Alvarez authoring a season worthy of American League MVP honors masks some of Altuve’s malaise.
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These pick-me-up masks will give a boost to your self-care routine.
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But the front of the building remains hidden by curtains while the marble wall is repaired.
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Blackout curtains can block heat and light from warming up rooms that get significant sunlight, particularly those facing east, south, or west.
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