1
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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2
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
In a series of emails to the Post last week shared with Semafor, Newsom Chief Deputy Director of Communications Tara Gallegos admonished the paper over various details of its articles.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Even so, personality disputes can be papered over if countries share mutual goals and interests.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
But there were only so many problems that talent could paper over for the Trojans, even if Northwestern had come into Wednesday night on the heels of a five-game losing streak.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Working with a local paper artisan, Demeyer crafted a lantern composed of seven layers of paper over a wooden frame.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Even so, personality disputes can be papered over if countries share mutual goals and interests.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
But there were only so many problems that talent could paper over for the Trojans, even if Northwestern had come into Wednesday night on the heels of a five-game losing streak.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Working with a local paper artisan, Demeyer crafted a lantern composed of seven layers of paper over a wooden frame.
—Katherine McGrath, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Roughly a year after his initial declaration, observers inside and outside the industry said networks had mostly ignored Jackson, and that little had changed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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But dismissing or minimizing disappointment can unintentionally teach children to ignore or suppress emotions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2026
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The women were able to conceal their pregnancies because they'd been given baggy dresses, clothing from women who'd been gassed, at Auschwitz, Holden said.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Yacht deals tend to be shrouded in secrecy, with the names of the buyers and sellers intentionally concealed to protect the privacy and security of the ultra-wealthy.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Part of this is internal, forgiving any part of yourself that feels bad for holding on to the hurt and comforting the younger version of yourself that is still alive inside you and vividly feeling that hurt.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Englander still hasn’t forgiven Lappe for eliminating him and Sherman Oaks Little League in the 2023 regional playoffs.—
Eric Sondheimer
Columnist
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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This means that bills get hearings, debates happen in public, and legislators are required to vote on issues instead of hiding behind process.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Maybe Mark Kelly and several other dissident members of Congress are hiding the sun in a big bag.—
Alexandra Petri,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Noll noted that academic studies have found that estimates often overlook that a large portion of hotel and rental car revenue goes to national chains based outside the region.—
Ethan Varian,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs, three en suite bedrooms and a spacious game room open to a balcony featuring a double-sided fireplace that overlooks the property.—
Allie Beth Allman & Associates,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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And a total solar eclipse—when the moon passes in front of the sun and fully obscures the star from our view—will grace the Northern Hemisphere on August 12.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stay at least 200 feet behind any working plow to make sure your visibility isn't obscured.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Whitwam explains that Catalina mule deer hunting was traditionally reserved for island residents and their guests, or hunters who were willing to book with a local guide.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs argued Brady’s role as a sports network broadcaster — not just a Patriots icon — explains his neutral stance.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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These grants can cover cleanups and sustainable cultivation projects, or even related efforts such as fish conservation.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Researchers revealed that the project covers the entire development chain – from innovative semiconductors and high-performance power modules to integration into key components such as on-board chargers and traction inverters.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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