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
At home, the atmosphere was decorous, curious, gentle; outside, the culture of the nineteen-fifties was tougher, valorizing war and papering over a darker, more furtive kind of violence.
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
But his time in the uncompromising Test format, where flaws can't be papered over, appears up after such a losing battle against Boland.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses.
—Hwaida Saad Isayen Herrera Maya C. Miller Megha Rajagopalan, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Still, for years, the Democratic Party’s drift away from the working class could be papered over.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
But his time in the uncompromising Test format, where flaws can't be papered over, appears up after such a losing battle against Boland.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
In the sugar cane fields of India, that papered over the worst abuses.
—Hwaida Saad Isayen Herrera Maya C. Miller Megha Rajagopalan, New York Times, 31 July 2024
Still, for years, the Democratic Party’s drift away from the working class could be papered over.
—Jonathan Weisman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for paper over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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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.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
17 Feb. 2025
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Prison staff had ignored warning signs of his suicide, the lawsuit claims.—
Thomas C. Zambito,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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These outfits fall straight from shoulders to hip and conceal your waist.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Cut people some slack and forgive their shortcomings – and your own, too!—
Heller McAlpin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2025
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At this point, you would be forgiven for worrying that Barker’s story might be about to take a dark turn, whether a tale of unfulfilled potential might become a tale of woe.—
Oliver Kay,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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His wife, Avital, who was seven months pregnant at the time, hid in a safe room with their two daughters.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dylan notices the slogan and examines the poster to find that Irv hid his drawing of the Exports Hall, with detailed instructions on how to get there written on the back, behind it.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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Coqui Water Park at El Conquistador Resort Fajardo, Puerto Rico All accommodations at El Conquistador Resort overlook the Caribbean Sea, and guests enjoy amenities like four pools, five restaurants and bars, an 18-hole golf course, and access to a private island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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And yes, Inclusion also means overcoming past history where people of different races and nationalities were overlooked/ignored on the basis of racial stereotyping.—
Dr. Tony Lux,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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There is also no record of its business name on a database of online companies and its website is registered to a private domain in Holland, obscuring its true origin.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Bouchard is the owner of a leisurely pace of play and that can sometimes obscure his contributions to winning games.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Mark explained that some fabrics are better for business suits, others for leisure suits.—
Gary Shteyngart,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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To break down some of the best and worst of this year’s wacky deadline, The Athletic brought together three of its writers: James L. Edwards III, who covers the New York Knicks; Darnell Mayberry, who covers the Chicago Bulls; and Josh Robbins, who covers the Washington Wizards.—
J. Robbins, J. Edwards and D. Mayberry,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps a white sheet covered with lumps of reddish-brown rocks.—
Helen Gordon,
WIRED,
8 Feb. 2025
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