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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
his unexpected friendliness is just a mask, for he always has an ulterior motive
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the federal agents masked their surveillance vehicle so that it looked like an ordinary moving van
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
masked his real motives for wanting to see the house that was for sale
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Recent Examples of mask
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Howe said that Lewis Miley, who has been out with a dead leg, should be available for selection for Newcastle’s match at Crystal Palace on Sunday, as will Sven Botman, who suffered a facial fracture against Sunderland and would play with a mask if required.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Our planet’s gravity is far too strong, pinning the ultralight aerogels down and masking the subtle pressure of light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But Bianco’s badge hasn’t shielded him from Hilton’s blistering attacks about the sheriff’s past statements about immigration, COVID-19 pandemic mask mandates and Black Lives Matter protests — which is disqualifying for some GOP voters.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Howe said that Lewis Miley, who has been out with a dead leg, should be available for selection for Newcastle’s match at Crystal Palace on Sunday, as will Sven Botman, who suffered a facial fracture against Sunderland and would play with a mask if required.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
But his professional success masks a series of devastating personal tragedies.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Our planet’s gravity is far too strong, pinning the ultralight aerogels down and masking the subtle pressure of light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mask
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Additionally, Sony is winding down its costume rental business which the studio has run for more than a century, since 1924.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Per the script, the character of Lori is supposed to enter wearing a Mianus U shirt — yes, Mianus is a real place in Connecticut — and the costume department has put her in a sexy crop top instead.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The veil between character and self has frayed — bad behavior, even onstage, carries a frisson of shameful unease.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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The 16-foot silk tulle veil was held in place by the Queen Mary's diamond bandeau tiara.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two struggling male musicians witness a mob murder and flee by disguising themselves as women in an all-female jazz band.—
Rick Mauch
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to a new English book from Boston playwright Kirsten Greenidge, the action is transported from France to 1776-era Boston where Massachusetts revolutionary and patriot Deborah Sampson has disguised herself as a man to fight for independence.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Daisy struggles to conceal her emotions, having been able to express them freely in Canada.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2026
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Cargo planes flew in three small helicopters and assembled them near the patch of mountains where the missing airman was concealing himself inside a cave or crevice.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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A little girl covered head to toe in an all-enveloping cloak furiously peddles a bicycle.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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There's a good chance of seeing the endangered mourning cloak butterfly in early spring.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There is even a small cabinet positioned right above the washing machine, which keeps laundry detergent accessible while camouflaging the plastic bottle.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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Gray ships were easily seen in profile against the sky and horizon by U-boat periscopes—was there a better color to paint them to help camouflage them from attack?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Children who give short answers, avoid eye contact, or seem overly eager to please may be hiding their true feelings.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
11 Apr. 2026
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New York packs tons of it, and Mike Brown had no intention of hiding his hand against a potential playoff opponent.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Such a determination would require new radiocarbon dating that overturns the original results, which would involve clipping and destroying another snippet of shroud—a step that the Vatican is unlikely to allow.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
9 Apr. 2026
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One is taking photos, using a blue shroud to prevent reflections and a zoom lens, and the other is using a portable computing device to make annotations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Mask.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mask. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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