as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the truth of the affair will always be hidden under a shroud of secrecy
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
shrouded the fact that the child had been adopted
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as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct
the smog shrouded our aerial view of the city
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as in to wrap
to surround or cover closely
during rainy season the summit of the mountain is shrouded in mist
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Recent Examples of shroud
New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
Each skeletally thin character is wrapped in a burial shroud of trash.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Speculation has been flying over the past few weeks that EsDeeKid, a Liverpool rapper who performs with his face shrouded around his eyes, is actually the musical side project of actor Timothée Chalamet.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Noun
This can be countered with skewed propeller blades to distribute pressure evenly, pump jets where a rotor is set inside a shroud to muffle noises, or low-RPM, high-torque designs to cut down on vibrations.
—New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2025
Each skeletally thin character is wrapped in a burial shroud of trash.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
Verb
Yorke and Donwood have long kept their process shrouded in secrecy.
—Zoe Si, New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2025
Speculation has been flying over the past few weeks that EsDeeKid, a Liverpool rapper who performs with his face shrouded around his eyes, is actually the musical side project of actor Timothée Chalamet.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shroud
Noun
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Nicola would go on to wear a custom white Valentino dress with white lace gloves and a royal-length lace veil for her big day.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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Osaka’s grand entrance for her first round also featured dramatic elements, including a white, wide-brim hat with a sheer veil.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Human rights activists say the blackout was also a strategic move to conceal the realities on the ground and suppress public reaction.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The theme is repeated on the interior of the angular panels lining the surfaces of the private theater, which either conceal or reveal serious tech gear depending on whether the lights are on or off.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The regime imposed an internet blackout to obscure the scale of violence, and has admitted to around 2,000 deaths.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
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Where classifications obscure meaningful differences, the risk is that regulation becomes either overinclusive or ineffective, imposing burdens that do not address actual risks while failing to account for those that do.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes.com,
19 Jan. 2026
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After the original aircraft landed, staffers scrambled to transfer luggage between the planes while crew quickly moved boxes of fruit, and wrapped sandwiches and beverages, according to pool reporters, a group of journalists who accompany the president during travels.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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When deployed, a webbing bar slides under a suspect's car, wrapping around the rear tires and axle to slow the vehicle to a stop.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deals or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Minimalists will opt for a charging station with organized cords or a drawer or basket to hide cords in lieu of a jumble of cords and devices, Donaldson shares.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
13 Jan. 2026
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That can include driving someone away from agents, hiding them, or providing false documents.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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About Modern Work Spaces Hackl says that efficient workflows are still the primary goal, but the concept has changed in a way that blurs the lines of the classic three-sided shape.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their guests are capitalizing on the clout economy, where the line between influencer and entrepreneur is blurred and attention is the most valuable asset.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The wild color story takes a breath in the living room, where neutral grass cloth envelops the walls and ceiling.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Shroud.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shroud. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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