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
Noun
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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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In the hospital’s courtyard, relatives wept over the bodies covered in white burial shrouds.
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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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Guests are advised to bring beach chairs or blankets or make a reservation at a nearby restaurant with outdoor seating.
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While blankets and quilts are great for lounging, a sturdy seat keeps you off hot sand, damp grass, or uneven ground, which can be especially uncomfortable for older adults.
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Speculation that Alito might hang up his robes soon ramped up after he was briefly hospitalized following a Federalist Society dinner in April.
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Signature toiletries—including eucalyptus oil shower mister—and fluffy towels and robes complete the setup.
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From anti-breakage hair masks to multi-use styling tools, these products are too good to pass up.
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In punishing heat, more people wore masks as the stench of decomposition spread.
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Think ostrich feather chandeliers, dining nooks flanked with red velvet curtains, and stripes everywhere.
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Hang bedroom curtains at ceiling height to make the room feel taller and draw the eye upward.
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