1
as in ignores
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 conceals
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 Synonyms for papers over
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Continue reading … LIZ PEEK – AI layoffs could spark a socialist surge if America ignores the warning signs.—
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FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025 -
Slashing aid for Colombia ignores the heart of the issue, said Idler.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Such mismatched windows can be a sign that an interior wall conceals unused space or that a room has been sealed off during renovations.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thick and fast-growing, the greenery conceals a chain-link fence that helps with crowd control between the stands and field.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sinnott forgives his parents, and parents today who waver on vaccination.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Still, Alice meets with him and forgives him.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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It was utilized across many ancient civilizations for artwork, as well as preserving and tanning animal hides.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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Farzam allegedly test-fired the rifle into the lawn in his backyard, which overlooks a public school.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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But attributing everything to the turnovers overlooks the fact that Michigan has thrown for fewer than 150 yards in back-to-back games against two of the worst teams in the Big Ten.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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However, the headline advance obscures the weakness below the surface, a growing concern for investors.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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For the next few minutes, the tree obscures at least one of the men.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
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As air passes over fabric treated with Pure.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The chain is routed through the center of the buoy, passes over a gypsy wheel, and descends again, while excess chain hangs freely to accommodate movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Cristina LaRue covers agriculture for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Grand Ceremony, including the red carpet and presentation of the major categories, will be held that evening at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, while the Premiere Ceremony, which covers additional categories, will take place earlier that day at TOKYO DREAM PARK.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Papers over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papers%20over. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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