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as in camouflaged
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 concealed
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 masked
Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The fear caused by her masked goons and their disregard of due process leaves us citizens afraid to leave their homes.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Which data was masked for privacy?
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Over the past year, images of masked, heavily armed Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting men, women and children – outside of courts, at schools and homes – have become common across the United States.
—Kelsey Norman, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
The fear caused by her masked goons and their disregard of due process leaves us citizens afraid to leave their homes.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Separate bystander videos of the shooting showed Ross, who was masked, firing multiple shots into Renee's vehicle, including from the driver's side front window, which then crashed.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
Which data was masked for privacy?
—Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masked
Adjective
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The Patriots will likely come at Stidham with disguised blitzes, nonstop stunts, defensive linemen dropping into passing lanes and an array of looks.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The barely disguised soullessness with which AI leaders operate, perhaps, has provided a window for entrepreneurs to peddle a more humane message, in good faith or not in good faith, naively or cynically.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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Where that’s not possible, garages may be camouflaged in exceptionally creative screening.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Jan. 2026
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So, while the animals still turn white, they may not be camouflaged.—
Jonathan Shikes,
Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2025
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But who is this enigmatic maiden concealed behind a mask and uncharacteristically nervous about the ball?—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The right to carry — either open or concealed — also does not extend to police stations, courthouses or correctional facilities.—
Paul Kiefer,
jsonline.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The new character, also called Six Ravens, will sometimes be portrayed as a black bird and other times as a mysterious, cloaked woman with a raven mask.—
Megan duBois,
Southern Living,
16 Jan. 2026
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So, who was that cloaked figure?—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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While Frances’s face was obscured in the first photo, the duo also stopped to snap a selfie among the snowflakes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement tracked license plate readers until the Mercedes-Benz’s plate was not obscured and found that the car was registered to Lu, according to a criminal complaint.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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Universa is an alien from outer-space whose home-world’s name, location and pretty much all other relevant information remains shrouded in mystery.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Key partners to the plan say the path ahead remains shrouded in uncertainty.—
Colin Meyn,
The Hill,
14 Jan. 2026
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Two coolers were used for scooping ice under a shaded tent, while the other two sat in direct sun.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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Bridges, ramps, overpasses and shaded areas tend to freeze first.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This was barely covered by mainstream news.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Masked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masked. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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