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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
Jessica Schladebeck, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Pennsylvania authorities revealed Tuesday that surveillance video captured a brazen Lululemon smash-and-grab, with two masked individuals using a sledgehammer to carry out the overnight break-in.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Frey made his initial demand Wednesday night, just hours after a masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer gunned down 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in a residential neighborhood south of downtown Minneapolis.
—Jessica Schladebeck, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Pennsylvania authorities revealed Tuesday that surveillance video captured a brazen Lululemon smash-and-grab, with two masked individuals using a sledgehammer to carry out the overnight break-in.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some were masked, according to Hasan, which set off alarm bells for his staff members, given recent ICE activity.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for masked
Adjective
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So far this season, Maye has thrived against disguised coverage, though few defenses on the Patriots’ schedule presented as difficult a test as the Chargers will.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Contestants must agree to extreme security surveillance Since the main goal of The Masked Singer is to try and guess who the disguised celebrity is under the mask, there is strict security on the production lot in an effort to prevent any identity reveals.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Explosive devices can be unpredictable, easily triggered, hard to detect or camouflaged.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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There's no way this can be concealed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance camera footage from a nearby residence showed Erik Campbell pleading with Thomas to show him what’s in his pocket; Thomas Campbell’s right hand was concealed inside a hoodie pocket.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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So, who was that cloaked figure?—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
21 Nov. 2025
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Throughout a two-hour concert with a 41-song setlist, The Weeknd transformed the 69,000-person venue into an apocalyptic land in the ruins of a city inhabited by cloaked figures.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
13 Aug. 2025
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, much remains shrouded in mystery more than a week into the investigation.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Her death remains shrouded in mystery to this day.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
24 Dec. 2025
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Every evening, the lodge assigns guests to different tables along the perimeter of a shaded deck overlooking the jungle.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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To join the play, find a shaded picnic table to sip a top-tier brew.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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She's also covered the cartel wars along the TX-MX border, Congress in Mexico City, 3 presidential races, and 6 hurricanes.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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At the check-in desk (which is covered in palm-frond prints), you’ll be greeted with a free cold PBR, a tribute to the can-crushing dexterity of the notorious Blondie, who works the legendary lounge downstairs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Masked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masked. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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