cover-up
noun
cov·er-up
ˈkə-vər-ˌəp 
1
a
: a device or stratagem for masking or concealing
his garrulousness is a cover-up for insecurity
b
: a usually concerted effort to keep an illegal or unethical act or situation from being made public
2
: a loose outer garment
Examples of cover-up in a Sentence
that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder
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Titled The Vacation Edit, the collaboration arrives with an accompanying campaign featuring Culpo and her sisters, Aurora and Sophia, modeling bikinis, one-pieces, swim cover-ups and more resortwear pieces.
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
As previously said, legal action was taken because of the cover-up of issues relating to abuse of power, misconduct, mismanagement, bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir amongst other concerns.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The supermodel wore a black one-piece with a flowing cover-up tied around her waist.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The five-piece lineup also includes black-and-white summer essentials including a silk-blend pareo and a tunic cover-up for women, in addition to a polo shirt for men, with prices starting at 199 euros.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
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Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 26 Mar. 2025
As previously said, legal action was taken because of the cover-up of issues relating to abuse of power, misconduct, mismanagement, bullying, harassment, misogyny and misogynoir amongst other concerns.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The supermodel wore a black one-piece with a flowing cover-up tied around her waist.
—Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025
The five-piece lineup also includes black-and-white summer essentials including a silk-blend pareo and a tunic cover-up for women, in addition to a polo shirt for men, with prices starting at 199 euros.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cover-up
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“Cover-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cover-up. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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