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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of paper over
Last year, the prime minister threatened to sue the paper over its coverage of the hunger crisis in Gaza.
—
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
More bailouts would paper over the failings of federal regulation.
—Marc Scribner, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Line the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper over opposite sides of pan; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
And good budgeting does not rely on one-time revenues to paper over structural challenges.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
More bailouts would paper over the failings of federal regulation.
—Marc Scribner, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
Line the bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper over opposite sides of pan; lightly coat with nonstick cooking spray.
—Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2026
And good budgeting does not rely on one-time revenues to paper over structural challenges.
—Marc Joffe, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
Verb
-
Beloved actor Ron Perlman fully leans into trying to make the contestants fail this task by forcing eye contact, asking them polite questions, rebuking their bad manners in ignoring him, and even doggedly getting into their personal space.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
-
As Coley and Sonya begin arguing about a mutual attraction that’s become impossible to ignore, their dynamic finally grows some teeth.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
She was found under the bed, wrapped in a blanket and concealed by life vests.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
-
My dream foundation is one that conceals blemishes but is so imperceptible that people will ask me about my skin care routine.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
The boredom was instantly forgiven.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
-
Hussain might normally have been forgiven wanting to concentrate on the men’s Test series against New Zealand, or the start of their own white-ball matches against India.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
Verb
-
In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the agreement.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
-
So my whole upbringing was hiding and carrying this huge weight and secret.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Not to be overlooked on the first floor is the home office.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
-
But significant reshoots were reportedly needed after it was discovered that a legal agreement had been overlooked that prevented Chandler from being depicted in a movie.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Verb
-
The only question now is how much of the public's time and money the Mayor is willing to waste to obscure the numerous poor decisions her administration and the County have made for decades.—
Manuel Bojorquez,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
-
While many parts of Android 17 will be ignored or obscured when the OS expands beyond Google phones, the new security and safety features will be nearly universal.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
Thune has repeatedly explained that the bill, which Democrats and a handful of Republicans oppose, does not have the votes to pass in the Senate.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
-
The Logan star also explains how the strenuousness of the fight scenes doubled as an artistic choice.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Lynch organized the GoFundMe campaign on Monday to cover immediate expenses and create college funds for the couple’s son and daughter.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
-
The additional killing of Vergata is covered by Heuermann's plea agreement, Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
