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)
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, Paradise manages to generate real tension even before the big twist hits, with multiple layers of conspiracies and cover-ups.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
Democrats were quick to decry the move, painting it as a cover-up for corruption.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in 2020 and subsequent cover-up, a case that led to protests in the nation’s capital.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Top brass at Japanese network giant Fuji Television and its parent company have stepped down following explosive allegations involving former SMAP frontman Masahiro Nakai and claims of a corporate cover-up, the Associated Press reports.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Thankfully, Paradise manages to generate real tension even before the big twist hits, with multiple layers of conspiracies and cover-ups.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 26 Jan. 2025
Democrats were quick to decry the move, painting it as a cover-up for corruption.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Jan. 2025
President Donald Trump issued full and unconditional pardons Wednesday to two Washington, D.C., police officers who were convicted for their roles in a deadly chase of a young man on a moped in 2020 and subsequent cover-up, a case that led to protests in the nation’s capital.
—Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover (up)
Verb
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Demographers have found little, if any, evidence that EWIs harm or suppress the employment or wages of local people.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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To keep shooting, Pasha must suppress his rage and only dares to carry out small protests — such as playing the U.S. national anthem sung by Lady Gaga — but those are enough to earn him suspicion.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Smith’s hair was let down in loose waves, while a long veil rested on her head.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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The sacred and the profane, religious devotion and sensuality, simmering passion shrouded in a veil of composure and silence —these dramatic contrasts have shaped their repertoire from the outset, nearly 40 years ago.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The frantic search for survivors started under the cloak of icy darkness.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
2 Feb. 2025
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For the late-night show performance, the musician stripped the color from the video feed and showcased the dynamic track in black and white while wearing a hood cloak and glowing eyeglasses.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The bodies were wrapped in shrouds, with blue press vests draped over them.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Dec. 2024
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All that’s peeking out from underneath its shroud is a toe tagged with the Westview Public Library card of stamped dates and a long lock of scarlet (get it?) hair.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2024
Noun
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The happy announcement was accompanied by the first photo of baby Athena, snuggled in a pink blanket in a photo credited to her father Edo.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Trump's blanket pardon drew condemnation from police who battled the mob during the Capitol attack, their families and lawmakers, including some of the president's fellow Republicans.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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