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as in veils
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
his unexpected friendliness is just a mask, for he always has an ulterior motive
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as in disguises
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 hides
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 masks
Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep hair color shiny and vibrant.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
King advises keeping the hair as moisturized as possible by using weekly conditioning masks and using leave-in conditioners before styling.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Talks about immigration-enforcement guardrails—such as barring agents from wearing masks, and putting an end to warrantless sweeps of private residences—did not reach a conclusion.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
That left Pugcasso and Galaxy Girl as the final two masks.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
But the deal does not include any of the policy demands Democrats are pressing for, such as a ban on masks for immigration enforcement officers and requiring warrants issued by a judge, not just the agency, to enter homes.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Republicans were more strongly in favor of a different policy, allowing ICE agents to wear masks while on duty.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Pick from four masks, with each one offering its own benefit.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The idea of purity — whether in food, body or belief — often masks hierarchies of power.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
By sector, Morris believes Disney’s headline success masks some underlying weaknesses.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The smell masks the insects’ chemical signals, confusing the aphids and affecting their ability to find food.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The headline performance masks some major swings beneath the surface.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, the resilience masks a more complicated picture, economists said, given the cooling labor market and a record trade deficit in goods in December.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Tools like Tails create a more private operating system that runs from a USB and routes traffic through Tor Browser, which masks your IP address — good for anonymous publishing.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Giddey purchased the home using an opaque land trust that masks his ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Surveillance footage showed Angel-Martinez, Castillo and Pineda getting out of their vehicle wearing masks and holding guns, according to court documents.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2026
Use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep hair color shiny and vibrant.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
King advises keeping the hair as moisturized as possible by using weekly conditioning masks and using leave-in conditioners before styling.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Talks about immigration-enforcement guardrails—such as barring agents from wearing masks, and putting an end to warrantless sweeps of private residences—did not reach a conclusion.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
That left Pugcasso and Galaxy Girl as the final two masks.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Apr. 2026
But the deal does not include any of the policy demands Democrats are pressing for, such as a ban on masks for immigration enforcement officers and requiring warrants issued by a judge, not just the agency, to enter homes.
—Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Apr. 2026
Republicans were more strongly in favor of a different policy, allowing ICE agents to wear masks while on duty.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Pick from four masks, with each one offering its own benefit.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
But that number masks a more complicated reality.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 24 Mar. 2026
The idea of purity — whether in food, body or belief — often masks hierarchies of power.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
By sector, Morris believes Disney’s headline success masks some underlying weaknesses.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The smell masks the insects’ chemical signals, confusing the aphids and affecting their ability to find food.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
The headline performance masks some major swings beneath the surface.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
Still, the resilience masks a more complicated picture, economists said, given the cooling labor market and a record trade deficit in goods in December.
—semafor.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Tools like Tails create a more private operating system that runs from a USB and routes traffic through Tor Browser, which masks your IP address — good for anonymous publishing.
—Jennifer Lutz, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Giddey purchased the home using an opaque land trust that masks his ownership.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masks
Noun
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Chloe Lamford is set designer, Georgia McGuinness is designing costumes, Jon Clark is on lighting and Will Stuart is composing the score.—
Ryan Brennan
April 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Apr. 2026
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The person hired to fabricate these cute animal costumes was Bill Scollon.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her dance of the seven veils is sexy typing.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The resulting works were breathtaking, immersing the viewer in luminous veils of paint that swept across the canvas, seeming to splash back up from the bottom, creating an enveloping sense of tranquility and awe that pushed against the jittery energy of Abstract Expressionism.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Crafted into undone bends, the style disguises flyaways and limp ends.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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Shortly after arriving at the home just after midnight, Nelson downloaded a phone app that disguises the phone number of incoming calls.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Seize Qeshm Island, where Iran hides its anti-ship missiles and mines.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right edge hides a USB-C charging port behind a thick gasket.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Anybody heading into the spring with a seasonably cheerful and rosy view of world affairs will be well-met by the return of the patron saints of drone metal, pulling on their cloaks to herald our everlong winter.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
23 Mar. 2026
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In the years after the monarchy was overthrown, the government required women to wear dark, long, baggy cloaks with socks and sensible shoes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People who dislike Minnelli’s singing maintain that her outer bombast conceals an inner void.—
Matt Weinstock,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Irving used a durable Dekton countertop and Brown Jordan cabinetry that conceals appliances and stands up to the elements, as well as flexible seating arrangements and discreet storage to keep pillows and furniture covers tucked safely away.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many of its songs crystallize around samples of choirs singing, their soft syllables dissolving beneath heavy shrouds of reverb.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The glacier – now wrapped in vast white shrouds in a desperate attempt to slow its melting – emerges as both subject and body, altar and loss.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Critics say the practice, which is done by both Democrats and Republicans, makes a mockery of campaign contribution limits and obscures a candidate’s real donors.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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