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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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as in shrouded
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veiled
Taylor Seely, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
During a state banquet at Windsor Castle, the US President even had some very warm words to say about the royals, though one of them has been interpreted as a veiled reference to Prince Harry, King Charles‘s youngest son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
IEEE Spectrum, 16 Sep. 2025
On Monday night, the Houston Texans marked a moment of silence for victims of violence without naming Kirk by name, while the Las Vegas Raiders made no reference, veiled or otherwise, to the assassination.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The decision came shortly after FCC chair Brendan Carr's veiled threats against ABC.
—Taylor Seely, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
During a state banquet at Windsor Castle, the US President even had some very warm words to say about the royals, though one of them has been interpreted as a veiled reference to Prince Harry, King Charles‘s youngest son.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, the famous skies were veiled by a freak sandstorm from the Sahara.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Sep. 2025
On Monday night, the Houston Texans marked a moment of silence for victims of violence without naming Kirk by name, while the Las Vegas Raiders made no reference, veiled or otherwise, to the assassination.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veiled
Adjective
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The best place to watch the sunset, however, is the covered patio, where there are stunning views of Queenstown and the surrounding landscape, as well as a fireplace to stay warm year-round.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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An indoor building with a beer bar, a covered area for music and outdoor seating for play structures and lawn games are among the amenities.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There's no way this can be concealed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Surveillance camera footage from a nearby residence showed Erik Campbell pleading with Thomas to show him what’s in his pocket; Thomas Campbell’s right hand was concealed inside a hoodie pocket.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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But a new study has cast doubt on the idea that the intriguing world shrouded in ice could indeed harbor extraterrestrial life deep in its vast ocean of liquid saltwater.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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The star, Fomalhaut, stands out as one of the brightest in the night sky and is known to be shrouded in bands of dust and debris.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Compare that with bigger names like Rolex or Patek Philippe, where the payoff for spending more is deliberately obscured.—
The Editors,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Shiri’s face was obscured by an image originally created by Vancouver street artist iHeart.—
Gabriele Regalbuto,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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But in the second season of the series, which wrapped last Sunday, a new sense of uncertainty, reflection, and maturity grips the central characters, making for even better television.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our weeklong tester was wrapped in Velvet Red Pearl paint, deep and rich in style.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Movies, Lego sets, theme parks — all of these are just part of his overall-clad empire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions once again after beating the Edmonton Oilers, 5-1, on home ice in Sunrise on Tuesday night before a delirious crowd of red-and-white clad fans.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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This means that heavy elements like rock and metal are dissolved and encased in a thick mantle of metallic hydrogen enveloped in a massive atmospheric cloak of multi-colored clouds of ammonium hydrosulphide.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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While Walz is not implicated in the fraud issues, the reality that the schemes have become an urgent problem under his watch has enveloped talk of the Minnesotan governor's future political ambitions.—
Hunter Woodall,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Christian has relied on Medicaid to pay for the home health nurses and caregivers to maneuver the device to get from the bed to his wheelchair, showered, clothed and fed.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Veiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veiled. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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