PAPERS OVER Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

papers over

verb

present tense third-person singular of paper over

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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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 Carriers of cystic fibrosis can face other real health issues—dramatic sinus problems requiring multiple surgeries, pancreatitis, and possibly pancreatic cancer, which researchers have documented in papers over the past several years. —

Roxanne Khamsi, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 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

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Many women face unique financial realities, such as career breaks, caregiving, and longer life expectancy, yet most financial advice ignores these factors, which can affect women in ways that differ from those of men, according to NerdWallet's personal finance expert Kimberly Palmer.

— Janay Reece, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
The real ocean, of course, ignores those assumptions entirely.

— Marcos Magaña, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026