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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
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.
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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
Immigration had been masking big declines in people moving from other states.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Masking, some say, began as a way to honor those Indigenous tribes, while disguising, or masking their African identity.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
And so there was a ripple effect from me not addressing that grief and trauma; from not respecting it, and running from it, and hiding it, and masking it with alcohol.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Cats are adept at masking illness, a trait inherited from their wild ancestors where showing weakness could be fatal.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Marriott has been one of the market’s strongest travel winners, but that strength may now be masking a more fragile setup.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the state’s headline strengths — particularly in technology — are masking deeper weaknesses across the broader economy.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Immigration had been masking big declines in people moving from other states.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Masking, some say, began as a way to honor those Indigenous tribes, while disguising, or masking their African identity.
—Nichole Marks, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
And so there was a ripple effect from me not addressing that grief and trauma; from not respecting it, and running from it, and hiding it, and masking it with alcohol.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Cats are adept at masking illness, a trait inherited from their wild ancestors where showing weakness could be fatal.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Marriott has been one of the market’s strongest travel winners, but that strength may now be masking a more fragile setup.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Many of the state’s headline strengths — particularly in technology — are masking deeper weaknesses across the broader economy.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masking
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Two struggling male musicians witness a mob murder and flee by disguising themselves as women in an all-female jazz band.—
Rick Mauch
April 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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After tricking her way into her dream job, Liza discovers that disguising herself as a millennial and keeping her two lives separate is a job in and of itself.—
Andrew Walsh,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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The rules aim to address noise, lighting and concealing landscaping.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Li is suspected of involvement in offenses including operating gambling dens, fraud, unlawful business operations and concealing and disguising the proceeds of crime, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported, citing Beijing’s Ministry of Public Security.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 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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Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
16 Mar. 2026
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To make your windows sparkle, make sure there are no smudges obscuring the spring sunlight.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
2 Apr. 2026
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Thick or layered clouds can violate flight rules by obscuring visibility and increasing the risk of lightning strikes triggered by the rocket’s ascent.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fourth-largest barrier reef in the world, Anegada's Horseshoe Reef draws beginner snorkelers and dedicated divers to colorful corals hiding sublime marine life.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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This is a pipeline-optionality story hiding inside a cash-flow machine.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Angela Dugalić got to feast in the post, always enjoying a size advantage with the biggest player covering Betts, scoring 9 points and adding five rebounds and four assists.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Two officers were seen covering the object with a canopy.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Moss is low-maintenance, eco-friendly, and can thrive in various environments, benefiting gardens by controlling erosion and suppressing weeds.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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Echinacea may interact with caffeine and immune-suppressing medications, though more research is needed to confirm this.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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