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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the cloak of mystery that surrounds the royal family
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as in cape
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
threw a cloak around his shoulders
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the outlaw nation had cloaked its chemical weapons plant as a fertilizer factory
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
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Recent Examples of cloak
Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
But now, at 31, the Drain Gang rapper still maintains a certain cloak of invisibility in the country.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Among the many Michiganders aghast at this lubrication of a multibillion-dollar corporate initiative cloaked in secrecy was one official with the power to do something about it.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Noun
The kitchen includes a large island and a breakfast area close to a cloak and powder room nearby.
—Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
But now, at 31, the Drain Gang rapper still maintains a certain cloak of invisibility in the country.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026
Verb
The construction method is still cloaked in mystery.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026
Among the many Michiganders aghast at this lubrication of a multibillion-dollar corporate initiative cloaked in secrecy was one official with the power to do something about it.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloak
Noun
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The effect will be much more natural than after a color appointment, as these masks add a veil of color, rather than transforming it as dye does.—
Giulia Lenzi,
Vogue,
8 June 2026
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Harriet's gorgeous gown drew comparison to Princess Kate's own bridal style, as both women opted for lace bodices and long, flowing veils for their royal weddings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Bidders will also find capes, drapes, peignoirs, jumpsuits, fur coats and red, white and blue ensemble that Ann-Margret wore for a performance at the White House, when President Gerald Ford was honoring the Shah of Iran.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Chicagoan Bill Pinkney sailed into Boston Harbor having circumnavigated the globe all by himself, the third American and the first Black person to have accomplished the feat by taking a route that included the five southernmost capes.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Don’t sleep on this two-piece lounge set, which is made with 100% cotton in a gauzy finish, ideal for disguising any wrinkles.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
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Hufanga, who faced the Hill-Waddle tandem firsthand while playing for San Francisco back then, noted the duo’s ability to accelerate and decelerate to disguise in-breaking routes as deep routes and vice versa.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Located in a region with a rich mining history, the mine was worked in the 1880s before being concealed when the hillside was blasted down.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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It is further alleged that the accused were able to conceal the situation by not allowing the minor access to medical appointments and removing them from church activities, Our Quad Cities reports, citing the affidavits.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Also indicative of a dense shroud of gas were signs of fluorescence and helium-absorbing radiation.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
10 June 2026
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His early, anonymous SoundCloud drops were hushed and hesitant, a shroud of tape hiss and white noise between himself and true self-examination.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Noun
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But other vocal Pratt Summer types, like Entourage creator Doug Ellin, might pick up the mantle and loudly lament both remaining choices.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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But the genre is having a bit of a revival, with newer artists like Noah Kahan taking up the mantle.—
Jake Harris
June 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Shell companies registered across Dubai's sprawling free zones have for years masked the origin of Iranian oil and commodities.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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And then there’s Matthew Rhys, who plays the mayor of Widow’s Bay, desperate to promote his island town’s tourist appeal while masking the rising terror that all the stories told about the island are true.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
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This automatically measures the distance between the edges of the folding panels, uses sensors to detect offsets and recalibrates the brightness of adjacent LEDs to hide the tiny slot.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Achieving it in reality would be brutally hard because the target moves, hides, jams, uses decoys, and fights back.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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“Cloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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