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 is also a Goop store for any failure to pack enough beach cover-ups.
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Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 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
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 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
Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 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
There will also be cover-ups, beach button downs, beach shorts and midi dresses.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 39 members of the group were discovered lying on their backs and covered by purple shrouds.—
Frannie Comstock,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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The open-air space also has fire pits, umbrellas, blankets and giant TV screens.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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Fluff and rotate throw pillows, vacuum under couch cushions, declutter coffee tables and side tables, wash blankets and throws and add fresh flowers or greenery.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The statue of Elizabeth will be wrought from bronze by sculptor Martin Jennings, taking inspiration from the famous Pietro Annigoni portrait depicting the late queen clothed in the robes of the Order of the Garter and looking into the distance, the UK’s Cabinet Office announced Monday.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The dress code is very much relaxed, island chic; those actually staying here are usually in swimsuits, beachwear, or even donning the plush white robes provided in-room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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San Francisco’s Jonathan Carver Moore is offering small pieces by Demond Melancon representing colorful masks that recall classical African examples, created in glass beads and rhinestones on canvas, priced at $8,000.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Second car may be involved with shooting Investigators say surveillance video showed a small dark SUV pull up to 60th and Market before three individuals — believed to be men wearing masks — got out and opened fire directly at the young woman.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But Ashley and Austin, bless their hearts, would live in the throes of a careless spring, with mismatched furniture and super casual pastel curtains.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2026
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Classic fabrics and furnishings are reinvented through Marlowe’s surprising and delightful pairings, and the designer incorporates custom furnishings, curtains, and accessories to ensure each space is tailored to the lifestyles and needs of her clients and their families.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Cover-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover-ups. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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