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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
Earlier this month, Prisma Health, a large health care system in South Carolina, implemented a new policy mandating masking for patients and visitors in emergency departments and in labor and delivery units.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some states have considered and passed even stricter language to ban masking at public gatherings altogether.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
But the current system, intended to eliminate bias, may simply do a better job of masking it.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Such an arresting combination mirrored Galen's instructions for masking the odors of certain foul-smelling medicines.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition to tourism, the cartel has also expanded into fuel theft, extortion and financial fraud, often masking those operations behind legitimate-looking businesses.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Newsom writes that his mother feared politics would trap him in a false persona masking deeper insecurities from dyslexia and his paradoxical upbringing.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Ted Rossman, a principal analyst at Bankrate, said this spending by higher-income households is masking cutbacks that are happening further down the income ladder.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
Some states have considered and passed even stricter language to ban masking at public gatherings altogether.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 26 Feb. 2026
But the current system, intended to eliminate bias, may simply do a better job of masking it.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Such an arresting combination mirrored Galen's instructions for masking the odors of certain foul-smelling medicines.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 Feb. 2026
In addition to tourism, the cartel has also expanded into fuel theft, extortion and financial fraud, often masking those operations behind legitimate-looking businesses.
—Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Wearing a costume or masking oneself is an integral part of the Mardi Gras experience in both New Orleans and Cajun country.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Newsom writes that his mother feared politics would trap him in a false persona masking deeper insecurities from dyslexia and his paradoxical upbringing.
—Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Ted Rossman, a principal analyst at Bankrate, said this spending by higher-income households is masking cutbacks that are happening further down the income ladder.
—Allie Canal, NBC news, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masking
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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,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
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The lawsuit accuses them of concealing climate research and hindering the adoption of renewable energy technologies.—
Taylor Millard,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Forcibly disappearing people has long been a tactic by cartels to consolidate control through terror while also concealing homicide numbers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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The star kept her beauty minimal for the Sunday morning sunbathing, styling her blonde hair down with shaggy face-framing bangs grazing her cheekbones and partially obscuring her eyes.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Part of the reason Bragg didn’t know is that South Carolina doesn’t require hospitals to report admissions for measles, potentially obscuring the disease’s severity.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The 24-inch Timeless Hardside Spinner by Jessica Simpson is hiding in the clearance section for just $38.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Earlier in 2024, customs agents found Dali hiding in a bathroom in a secure area of the Miami International Airport, prosecutors said.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mia Sato is features writer with five years of experience covering the companies that shape technology and the people who use their tools.—
Mia Sato,
The Verge,
1 Mar. 2026
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Peter D'Abrosca is a reporter at Fox News Digital covering campus extremism in higher education.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Larry Ellison’s takeover of TikTok has led to claims by users that the app is suppressing pro-Palestine content.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Democrats and voting-rights activists say the past and current moves are aimed at suppressing turnout of voters who don’t support the majority party.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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