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as in disguising
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 concealing
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 masking
Hathaway’s White Queen floats with sweet highs and dark lows, her heavenly air masking a morbid psychosis.
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Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Focus on removing odors at their source rather than masking them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Vinegar can deter ants by masking their scent trails, but won’t eliminate infestations.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, however, misinformation demonized everything from vaccine science to the actual impact of masking to public health workers.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The new approach could change that, targeting the disease process directly instead of masking its effects.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This hurdle becomes exceptionally steep for adults who have perfected masking their symptoms.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
So much of her take on this artist in perpetual waiting revolves around sizing situations up, keeping cards close to vests, masking intents, letting tiny ripples in deceptively placid surfaces stand in for big displays.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 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
Chris Feil, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Focus on removing odors at their source rather than masking them.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Vinegar can deter ants by masking their scent trails, but won’t eliminate infestations.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 25 Apr. 2026
At the same time, however, misinformation demonized everything from vaccine science to the actual impact of masking to public health workers.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
The new approach could change that, targeting the disease process directly instead of masking its effects.
—Ted Scouten, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
This hurdle becomes exceptionally steep for adults who have perfected masking their symptoms.
—Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
So much of her take on this artist in perpetual waiting revolves around sizing situations up, keeping cards close to vests, masking intents, letting tiny ripples in deceptively placid surfaces stand in for big displays.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masking
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Nathaniel Jaymoni Urbeaz, 22, of Dedham, Massachusetts was charged with conspiracy, disguising to obstruct justice, disorderly conduct and interfering with a police officer.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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On his last day before he’s scheduled to ride off on his motorcycle for a three-month sabbatical that’s only barely disguising his suicidal ideation, Robby spends his final shift lashing out at his co-workers.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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William Scott Cantwell, 19, of Warwick, Rhode Island faces four charges, which include conspiracy, disorderly conduct, shoplifting by concealing merchandise and interfering with a police officer.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Misprision of felony involves someone knowing a felony was committed, and concealing it and failing to report it to authorities as soon as possible.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don't Overlook the Finish For a novice home painter, going with a flat finish will afford the most forgiveness, camouflaging imperfections rather than drawing the eye to them.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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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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Ror all its strengths, Muskism’s account of the rise and influence of its protagonist is one squarely focused on ideology, obscuring the broader political and economic forces working behind the scenes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
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Records provided to The Star about the Alpha Tau Omega case were heavily redacted, obscuring the specific allegations against fraternity members.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Hospital surveillance footage captured Talley pointing the gun at the room where the technician was hiding, Pekara said, before starting to make his way out of the building.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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After a search of the area, police located both suspects, who police said are teenagers, hiding nearby and took both into custody.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Their station Y’Allternative will also be covering the festival on Sunday.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Before the Hill, Cusack was a reporter and editor for Inside Washington Publishers, covering the Labor Department and the Department of Health and Human Services.—
Bob Cusack,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Apr. 2026
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The drug has already taught the field that powerfully suppressing this key cancer driver actually works.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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By suppressing appetite, the body can direct more energy toward the immune response.—
Jasna Hodžić,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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