MASKING Synonyms: 84 Similar and Opposite Words

masking

verb

present participle of mask

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 The front door opens to a wall of giant spindly cacti masking large south-facing windows. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026 For years, Brown has cultivated a reputation as the league’s resident philosopher-king, masking questionable judgment behind a wall of academic posturing. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The daily race to see who can offer the biggest model is a distraction masking a bigger issue. — Don Schuerman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Insulet is a high-quality compounder where a temporary execution issue is masking strong underlying fundamentals. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 And Hafley’s job is to game plan for the talent on his team, highlighting its strengths and masking its deficiencies, and develop the talent on it. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026 Many cope by masking or camouflaging — suppressing autistic traits in order to fit in. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 The national averages, however, risk masking the legions in restrictive states still not accessing care. — David N. Hackney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026 In standard 50-micrometer thin anodes, binder distribution caused less than a 4 percent difference in total capacity, masking critical internal damage. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026

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Alas, by disguising themselves in earthling form, these superior beings must submit themselves to the worst indignities of the human condition — namely the frequent need to go to the bathroom and the constant nuisance of dealing with emotions.

— Cortlyn Kelly, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026
As the game progressed, the Bruins didn’t change the volume of pass rushers, rather disguising where the pressure stemmed from.

— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of disguising

Verb

The Quebec duo’s face-concealing masks, geometrical hats and polka-dot fashion schemes might scream novelty, but its virtuosic, largely instrumental fare is the genuine article.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
This flattering style smooths the neck, concealing wrinkles and adding definition to the jawline by hiding a double chin or loose skin.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of concealing

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Many cope by masking or camouflaging — suppressing autistic traits in order to fit in.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Over decades, the tides shift surrounding sand while marine life, like algae, grows over the device, camouflaging it into the natural ocean environment.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026

Definition of camouflaging

Verb

The moonphase displayed is not created by partially obscuring an image of the Moon, but by the continuous movement of the two, illustrating the time elapsed between one new moon and the next full moon.

— Carol Besler, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2026
But now, new research has found asteroids and comets that have bombarded Mercury have created debris obscuring just how much Mercury has shrunk.

— Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of obscuring

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Rather than backing Sanon, Badio supported another candidate, Haitian Superior Court Justice Windelle Coq Thélot, who later died while in hiding.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Following a tip from a Holocaust survivor, Joseph is investigating the possibility that Russel might be a Nazi in hiding.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of hiding

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By the end, both characters are thoroughly stranded, almost as if the series creators finally realized that the people covering the story weren’t the real story after having already committed in that direction.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
In 2012, Lynn was covering an incident in Hollywood for KTLA when his helicopter started to smoke heavily.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of covering

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Sally’s Reckoning With Her Magic Much of the sequel’s emotional arc, per Hoffman, belongs to Sally finally making peace with the very power she’s spent decades suppressing.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
The party is often lauded for steering the tiny nation toward economic prosperity but has also been criticized for suppressing dissent.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

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