as in to suppress
to keep from being publicly known
the governor vainly tried to cover up the growing scandal
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder
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Recent Examples of cover (up)
Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
In a compelling tale of detection, a 10-year investigation unearths evidence of a Nazi cover-up of a factory of death in a remote forest in Poland, where archeologists have unearthed what the Nazis tried to erase from history.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Vučić's Russian-friendly government has faced accusations of corruption and a cover-up of unsafe construction blamed for the deaths.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The Age of Disclosure features interviews with 34 members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community, exploring claims of a long-standing cover-up surrounding alien life.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
For decades, its authenticity was debated as other experts in the field were accused of participating in the cover-up.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
In a compelling tale of detection, a 10-year investigation unearths evidence of a Nazi cover-up of a factory of death in a remote forest in Poland, where archeologists have unearthed what the Nazis tried to erase from history.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Vučić's Russian-friendly government has faced accusations of corruption and a cover-up of unsafe construction blamed for the deaths.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
The Age of Disclosure features interviews with 34 members of the U.S. government, military, and intelligence community, exploring claims of a long-standing cover-up surrounding alien life.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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To tell the Blue Devils, basically, not to suppress their emotions.—
Brendan Marks,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The new, later Equal Pay Day marks a troubling reminder of how systemic barriers—ranging from occupational segregation to discrimination in hiring and promotion—continue to suppress the earning power of Black women.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The dawn light drew a silver veil over this land of unnerving beauty, reminding me of paintings by Caspar David Friedrich and William Blake.—
Chloe Berge,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Tulle Top Christopher Esber’s T-shirt is unlike any other it is draped with a veil of silky texture.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Toward the bottom, there’s a strange and tiny figure in a dark cloak, walking.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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There was definitely a shroud of secrecy around them.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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For weeks, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has operated under a shroud of mystery.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Also, what about comforters, blankets, and wrestling those bed skirts and slip covers off?—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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