PAPER OVER Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

paper over

verb

Definition of paper over

as in to ignore

to dismiss as of little importance the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity

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as in to conceal

to keep secret or shut off from view the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound

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Recent Examples of paper over The instinct for many researchers is to treat uncertainty as a failing, something to paper over before anyone notices. — Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026 The scrambles to paper over the shortfalls essentially kick the fiscal can down the road without addressing the underlying causes. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026 Although the history of British colonialism is every bit as violent as the history of slavery, it’s just been papered over with Queen Victoria and niceties. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2026 Spread paper towels or paper over a work surface and label a paper plate or shallow container for each variety. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for paper over

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over

Verb

Earlier, Trumpian communication actively excluded, discredited, or ignored these views.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Harrison’s sociological portrait is attuned to the common idea that disaster can quickly become boring—or all too quickly assimilated and ignored.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of ignore

Verb

Supervisors had questioned large loans to companies connected to the bank’s owners and transactions that appeared designed to conceal the extent of those relationships.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026
The infestation there turns out to conceal something worse, old violence and village secrets resurface, and a figure known as the Rat-Man sets a bloodthirsty swarm loose, leaving Kayla fighting to survive.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of conceal

Verb

Viewers tuning in to Gwyneth Paltrow’s new podcast, The Goop Guide, will be forgiven for assuming the show was filmed in a room inside her serene and stylish Montecito home.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026
Under Iran’s system of qisas, her husband’s family could seek her execution or forgive her in exchange for diya, or blood money.

— Tanaz Eshaghian, Time, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of forgive

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La Pajarera sky lounge in the Bless Barcelona overlooks Plaça de Catalunya down towards the sea, and has some of the best sunset views in the city.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
The property is also home to two villas, both of which overlook the on-site golf course, as well as 14 suites within the Spa Mansion.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of overlook

Verb

Betting apps could further obscure the nature of digital addiction, who is most vulnerable to harm, and why.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 2026
When public benefits are obscured, people are more likely to underestimate government’s contribution to their lives.

— Nevin Cohen, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of obscure

Verb

Officials, for example, have not explained whether Young’s administrative leave was related to allegations against him personally, his supervisory responsibilities or another reason.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Respond to what’s been said, and let the other person explain the rest.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of explain

Verb

The development is part of China’s broader push to establish a low-altitude economy covering drones, cargo aircraft and passenger-carrying vehicles.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Additionally, the grant will provide flexible funding to cover upfront project repair costs.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

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