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
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
To survive the tropical heat and humidity, vibrant bathing suits and versatile cover-ups are your best friends.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
To survive the tropical heat and humidity, vibrant bathing suits and versatile cover-ups are your best friends.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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Bridal headwear is becoming bolder and more statement-making, with rising searches for fascinators, Juliet cap veils, and custom wedding hats signaling that cool-girl alternatives to the traditional veil are gaining momentum.—
Lauren Fisher,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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By peering through thick veils of gas and dust, radio astronomers have been able to watch young binary stars orbit around one another in the heart of star-forming clouds — and, in the process, have revealed the stars' masses.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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.—
Dorany Pineda,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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Divided into a living room area with a very comfortable couch and recliner, draped with throw blankets, and surrounding a wood-burning fireplace.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Another is through textiles, such as curtains, blankets, rugs, and pillows.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Thick robes and good lighting make getting ready for dinner or an early morning tour much easier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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In a set of photos that's sweeping the internet, Pope Leo was well and truly seen in a pair of Nike sneakers, paired with his traditional, priestly robes.—
Chiara Da Col,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
Noun
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There were no gloves, no masks in sight –– nothing to separate workers skin from corrosive substances or their lungs from the fumes.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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When inside, Hattuta said everyone wears masks and keeps a safe distance from each other.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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But the memory that will stay with me the longest is waking up, drawing back the curtains, and seeing two majestic giraffes amble right past the window.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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Stein suggests replacing towels, shower curtains, shower liners, and bath mats before exiting the room.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Cover-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover-ups. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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