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as in camouflaging
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the spies disguised themselves as harmless tourists
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as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
that investigative reporter usually does a good job of disguising her true motives for interviewing a person
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Recent Examples of disguising
In Season 1, eight years after an unforgivable mistake nukes his promising college football career, hotshot quarterback Russ Holliday (Powell) tries to resurrect his dreams by disguising himself as Chad Powers — a talented oddball who walks on to the struggling South Georgia Catfish.
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Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Carnival plays out in the movie’s background, adding life and music as well as disguising crimes perpetrated by those in power.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
People describing themselves as constitutional observers tell WCCO that in the past week, reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities Metro and rural areas of the state.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Benefits Of Planting Over A Tree Stump Planting over an old tree stump has many benefits beyond disguising it, because decaying wood contributes to the soil life cycle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
She is also accused of disguising sporting event attendance, underreporting revenue from ticket sales.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In ancient China, Fa Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) takes her ailing father’s place as a conscript by disguising herself as a man to help repel the invading Huns.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Adelman tried to navigate his lack of a center by matching minutes, but Hornets coach Charles Lee countered by disguising his substitutions.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Mar. 2026
Carnival plays out in the movie’s background, adding life and music as well as disguising crimes perpetrated by those in power.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
People describing themselves as constitutional observers tell WCCO that in the past week, reports of ICE agents disguising themselves have flooded in from the Twin Cities Metro and rural areas of the state.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Benefits Of Planting Over A Tree Stump Planting over an old tree stump has many benefits beyond disguising it, because decaying wood contributes to the soil life cycle.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
She is also accused of disguising sporting event attendance, underreporting revenue from ticket sales.
—Scott Butler, Florida Times-Union, 29 Jan. 2026
This wooden armoire makes a statement in any room while expertly disguising so much additional storage space.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
In ancient China, Fa Mulan (Ming-Na Wen) takes her ailing father’s place as a conscript by disguising herself as a man to help repel the invading Huns.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Adelman tried to navigate his lack of a center by matching minutes, but Hornets coach Charles Lee countered by disguising his substitutions.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disguising
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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The finish is like a veil with a light-reflecting brightness that does wonders at camouflaging darkness and discoloration.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
1 Feb. 2026
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That contrast — a polished surface concealing something sinister — appears to define the show’s visual and emotional language.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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A day before the council met to discuss the new legislation, the Milwaukee Police Department modified its policies to explicitly prohibit officers from concealing their identity with face masks.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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These include El Niño, volcanic eruptions and the solar cycle, which influence temperatures in the short term, masking long-term changes.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Some missile storage buildings are painted to resemble civilian structures, while others are covered with thermal-masking nets or earth barriers to reduce their heat and radar signatures.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Living together made hiding harder.—
Jennifer Wolfgram,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode, this group, which also includes Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos) and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means), is searching for some bad guys hiding in the depths of the ranch.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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To get each trooper up to speed on the new devices, state police used virtual reality training aids that take police through scenarios simulating potential real-life situations that can rise to the level of a Taser being used or those that may require lethal force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2026
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This digital sleep aid is designed to wake you up gently and naturally by simulating sunrise light.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other officers then deployed at least three tear gas canisters seconds later, obscuring the entire scene in a cloud of chemicals.—
Bob Ortega,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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This feature can also be applied on an app-by-app basis and/or just to notifications, obscuring part of the screen.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Gates has a preternatural knack for cloaking vulnerability in ferocity, being relatable and aspirational all in one.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Giving fighters a radar-cloaking edge Potential civilian applications include electromagnetic shielding for high-temperature electronics and adaptive stealth systems for space missions.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trumpet creeper climbs by aerial roots to heights of 30 to 40 feet and will grow in the most challenging spots, covering an ugly wall, fence, or other structure in one growing season.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Taking a job with the post office to support his growing family, Mosley in the 1950s worked side gigs writing for the Pittsburgh Courier and for the magazines Ebony, Sepia, and Jet, covering jazz and sports.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Disguising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disguising. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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