1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
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2
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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Recent Examples of paper over
To paper over the likely deficit expansion, Republicans have been trying to sell two alternative accounting methods that would shrink the top-line number.
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2025
No one teaches them how to run the weatherproofing paper over the metal flashing to prevent water from seeping into a gable’s frame.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Last offseason, trading for Soto (8.1 fWAR, 41 HR) meant that the Yankees were able to paper over so many of their offensive deficiencies, particularly at first base, third base and left field.
—Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But the business momentum doesn’t paper over the major challenges facing the sport, which are intertwined with revenue disparity, media distribution and looming labor negotiations.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Tobias Burns, The Hill, 27 Feb. 2025
No one teaches them how to run the weatherproofing paper over the metal flashing to prevent water from seeping into a gable’s frame.
—Marcela Valdes, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Last offseason, trading for Soto (8.1 fWAR, 41 HR) meant that the Yankees were able to paper over so many of their offensive deficiencies, particularly at first base, third base and left field.
—Brendan Kuty, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But the business momentum doesn’t paper over the major challenges facing the sport, which are intertwined with revenue disparity, media distribution and looming labor negotiations.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Wallen briefly hugged the actress but seemed to ignore the rest of the cast and quickly walked past view of the camera.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Immigration advocates, attorneys and civil litigators are warning against the normalization of federal agents concealing their faces while detaining nonviolent students.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Passport wallets are a great way to keep your important documents, money and cards all organized and concealed for extra peace of mind both in the airport and while out on your next adventure abroad.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fans have not forgiven him for trading a global superstar in the prime of his career.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Please forgive us for probably passing over your favorite race at the storied track.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The titles of 12 such books — some of which may have been published before 2025 — are hidden below within an unrelated text passage.—
J. D. Biersdorfer,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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The mission began in fairly standard form: The SEALs infiltrated a bleak and dusty corner of Ramadi that happened to overlook a marketplace and, unbeknownst to them, also sat across from the lair of the Iraqi insurgents.—
Fred Schruers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The dining area opens onto a balcony overlooking Piazza San Babila.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the crowded parish hall, a sea of limbs and phones and flashes of light obscured the painting.—
James Factora,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, all these great locations and details are obscured constantly, muddled into blurry backgrounds.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Figure explains this innovative approach.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2025
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It was explained to the passengers that a concentration of plankton had drawn swarms of small fish to the area; the concentration of small fish had attracted larger fish, which devoured the smaller fish; these predators attracted larger predators, to devour them.—
Joyce Carol Oates,
The New Yorker,
16 Mar. 2025
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Over the six seasons of the show, the two endured covering up numerous murders and other crimes together, Oliver's HIV-positive diagnosis, planning a wedding (during which yet another murder occurred), and ultimately, Connor's arrest and sentencing to jail.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Bailey Berg is a freelance travel writer and editor, who covers breaking news, trends, tips, transportation, sustainability, the outdoors, and more.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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