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adjective

Definition of veilednext
as in covered

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verb

past tense of veil
1
as in concealed
to keep secret or shut off from view a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road

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2
as in shrouded
to surround or cover closely morning fog veiled the fields

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Recent Examples of veiled
Adjective
Zuckerberg made what could be a veiled reference to Meta's rivals without naming specific companies. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Chameleons The outbreak that involved veiled chameleons started in February, and the investigation was declared over in June. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
The exhibition moves through a sequence of narrow corridors and intimate chambers, where surfaces are partially veiled. — Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026 Unlike the cardinals’ criticism of Trump in the 60 Minutes interview, Leo’s criticism of the administration was much more veiled. — Julia Manchester, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for veiled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veiled
  1. covered
  2. concealed
  3. shrouded
  4. clad
  5. obscured
  6. wrapped
  7. clothed
  8. disguised
Adjective
  • Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until needed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of covered
Verb
  • That concealed the actual removal of the lettering for POTUS.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
  • During the state hearing, attorneys representing the school board argued that administrators had misled members and concealed the district's financial condition.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of concealed
Verb
  • Tendrils of jasmine dangle from balconies; Romanesque statues rise from winding pathways shrouded in vines.
    — Christina Pérez, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The Center promised to quickly repair the facade and remove the unsightly sidewalk shed that has shrouded the building the last 25 years.
    — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of shrouded
Adjective
  • Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026
  • Playing for a state title in front of thousands of fans, many of the clad in red, was a fitting end.
    — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Definition of clad
Verb
  • The lack of a unified Democratic agenda, and the president’s usual reluctance to stay on message, has obscured the trend running under everything.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • She was held up as the pop cultural equivalent of a saint to a degree that sometimes obscured and distorted her creative drive and business acumen.
    — Jewly Hight, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of obscured
Verb
  • Thin straps also wrapped around the musician’s ankles, secured in place with adjustable buckle closures that kept the shoes secure.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Nine days later, Zywicki’s body was found hundreds of miles away along Interstate 44 in rural Lawrence County, Missouri, wrapped in a red blanket that was sealed with duct tape.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of wrapped
Adjective
  • The rest of the slideshow included four (clothed) mirror selfies and a close-up shot of a butter yellow sink.
    — Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That is, until one of the semi-clothed workmen and his thick muscles catch her eye.
    — David Opie, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2025
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • Some hackers have also been trying to exploit the leaks by circulating malware disguised as GTA 6 demos or a torrent of the game.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • On May 15, the EKL learned that scammers, acting through their chief accountant, defrauded their Swedbank and SEB bank accounts of nearly $800,000 in government subsidies via an elaborate scheme disguised as salary payments.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
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