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
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.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s less and less subtext, fewer cover-ups.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The detectives also discover many cover-ups.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Daytime attire skews practical, heavy on athleisure, beach cover-ups, and tennis whites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Nina Dobrev danced into 2026 wearing a parade of tiny loud luxury bikinis and matching cover-ups in a video shared on January 5.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Chad De Guzman, Time, 20 Feb. 2026
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
There’s less and less subtext, fewer cover-ups.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The detectives also discover many cover-ups.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Daytime attire skews practical, heavy on athleisure, beach cover-ups, and tennis whites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Nina Dobrev danced into 2026 wearing a parade of tiny loud luxury bikinis and matching cover-ups in a video shared on January 5.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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The Sisters wear black floor-length habits and veils that smell of lilacs and ammonia cleaner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Newspaper archives show couples wearing their finest attire, brides wearing veils cascading down their full-length gowns and others wearing red or pink in a nod to Valentine’s Day.—
Melissa Renteria,
San Antonio Express-News,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glacier – now wrapped in vast white shrouds in a desperate attempt to slow its melting – emerges as both subject and body, altar and loss.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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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The brand, first launched in 2018, has featured a limited edition Minecraft Dungeons collaboration (with Microsoft and Mojang) for cloaks and hoodies, and Five Nights at Freddy’s wearable blankets and winter jackets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When the wind blows, toxic dust blankets Salt Lake City and other towns along the Wasatch Front, one of the fastest-growing regions in one of the fastest-growing states in the country.—
Shawn Regan,
Washington Post,
24 Mar. 2026
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His son, Adam, rushed to the scene with warm blankets and treats, while his wife began a digital search for missing pets.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The collection features Vera Wang x Dunkin’ merch such as robes, glass tumblers, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pajama sets, and tote bags.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Most people love simple and soft postsurgical robes, especially those that are specifically meant for people who have recently undergone breast surgery.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yet immigration agents now routinely wear masks, drive unmarked cars, and refuse to identify themselves.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Blackout curtains and a white noise machine reduce the environmental disruptions that land hardest during lighter early-morning sleep stages.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ross sells everything from neck ties to shower curtains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Cover-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover-ups. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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