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 papers over
In this case, the vote also papers over Democrats’ internal divisions, given that the caucus is divided between hawkish Democrats sympathetic to attacking Iran and those who reject the attack outright.
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Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
Adams, the Republican nominee in 2022 and 2024, was endorsed in the special election by the Independent Party and claims the secretary of the state’s office wrongly refused to accept his Independent Party nomination papers over a technicality — a missing signature.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
The acids in the cardboard can discolor photos and papers over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
Adams, the Republican nominee in 2022 and 2024, was endorsed in the special election by the Independent Party and claims the secretary of the state’s office wrongly refused to accept his Independent Party nomination papers over a technicality — a missing signature.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2026
The acids in the cardboard can discolor photos and papers over time.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papers over
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Furthermore, the new deal ignores Lebanon’s efforts to free itself from Iran’s influence in the country through its Hezbollah ally.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Rambling usually ignores it when Dean Cain posts one of his tirades against liberal Hollywood.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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In recent years, tens of thousands of people have gone missing in Mexico, which explains the emphasis on the disappearance statute, which is used when a person or criminal organization deprives someone of liberty and conceals the victim’s fate or whereabouts.—
Steve Fisher,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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But Hannah, who sees his true good nature, forgives him.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
22 May 2026
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While The Pitt forgives and empathizes with Robby’s flaws, Robby is not called on to extend that empathy to others.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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The script hides serious moral and ethical conversations about fame, political violence, and powerful institutions amongst jokes about hashbrowns.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
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Rehka literally hides under a table to avoid him.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The discussion highlighted that current tech development often overlooks human flourishing, advocating for products built around these core values.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The residential project includes a panoramic terrace, which overlooks Brunelleschi’s dome of the cathedral.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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The study argues that such indirect language obscures a subject’s right to refuse a search and could violate their Fourth Amendment rights.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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The focus on the regime changes inflicted on the Arab world and the Middle East at large obscures the routine violence inflicted on its people.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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When the mower passes over the lawn, the bent blades are not cut while others are trimmed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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The first phase of the program will distribute a maximum of 20,000 single-day passes over the course of the year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The campus includes a towering museum that covers the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president and first lady, while public spaces include a branch of the Chicago Public Library, a playground and athletic center, basketball courts and a picnic area with grills.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The weather service office in Lincoln, which covers central Illinois, said Thursday that several tornadoes were reported with wind gusts up to 80 mph, as well as hail up to 3 inches in diameter.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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“Papers over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papers%20over. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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