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 will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
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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
Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 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
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
Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 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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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
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On March 12, 2003, someone called 911 to report people walking along a highway in Sandy, Utah, near Salt Lake City in long, white robes and veils, just like the pictures broadcast on America’s Most Wanted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Bedsure Pet is an extension label of Bedsure Home; much like its parent brand, Bedsure Pet is known for making comfortable home products that are equal parts cozy and functional, with top-selling options that range from orthopedic pet beds to pet blankets and more.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Other offerings included paintings, candles, soaps, puzzles, jewelry, scarves and blankets.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rooms are spacious and appropriately outfitted with Keurig coffee makers, cozy robes, and rustic accents.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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But the monks, clad in saffron and maroon robes, soon became unexpected celebrities.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Among their demands were requiring agents to remove masks, wear body cameras and obtain judicial warrants before entering private property, according to The Associated Press.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter's voice was likely cloned with an AI tool that creates convincing voice replicas and easily masks identities.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instead, opt for blackout curtains to block any light attempting to peek through the windows (day or night).—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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The health expert recommends sleeping in a cool, dark room, and using an eye mask or blackout curtains if necessary.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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