as in veils
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-ups
There’s less and less subtext, fewer cover-ups.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The detectives also discover many cover-ups.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Daytime attire skews practical, heavy on athleisure, beach cover-ups, and tennis whites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nina Dobrev danced into 2026 wearing a parade of tiny loud luxury bikinis and matching cover-ups in a video shared on January 5.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Directed by Mark Obenhaus and Laura Poitras, the film showcases highlights of Hersh’s career writing for the Associated Press, the New York Times, and The New Yorker, focusing on the stories that exposed government cover-ups from the Vietnam War to the Iraq War.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The detectives also discover many cover-ups.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
This is where caftans or maxi-style cover-ups really shine.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2026
No, not the Nixon administration’s crimes and cover-ups — not much need to question whether history will repeat there — but rather the news media’s careful and unflinching reporting of political misdeeds, followed by real repercussions instead of a never-ending spin cycle.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
Daytime attire skews practical, heavy on athleisure, beach cover-ups, and tennis whites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Teigen, 40, posted a video of the whole family in waterpoor, hooded cover-ups while blue slime was poured all over them.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Nina Dobrev danced into 2026 wearing a parade of tiny loud luxury bikinis and matching cover-ups in a video shared on January 5.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Directed by Mark Obenhaus and Laura Poitras, the film showcases highlights of Hersh’s career writing for the Associated Press, the New York Times, and The New Yorker, focusing on the stories that exposed government cover-ups from the Vietnam War to the Iraq War.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cover-ups
Noun
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On March 12, 2003, someone called 911 to report people walking along a highway in Sandy, Utah, near Salt Lake City in long, white robes and veils, just like the pictures broadcast on America’s Most Wanted.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kay’s refined style – made up of ivory wool coats, pillbox hats and delicate face veils – is Marty’s aspirational opposite.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2025
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The 54 unidentified bodies were laid carefully in a long line of white shrouds as Palestinians gathered around the grave site.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s because cutting-edge encryption shrouds information behind mathematical problems (such as factoring enormous numbers) that are conjectured to be unsolvable in any practical amount of time.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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Priests with brown cloaks and long hoods walked through it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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The night pairs episode viewings with a playful dress code that encourages tartan, plaid, dramatic cloaks, and tongue-in-cheek nods to the show’s aesthetic.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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Chesney ordered the government to provide detainees with timely and confidential access to attorneys, temperature-appropriate clothing and blankets free of charge and access to adequate outdoor recreation spaces for at least an hour a day.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The back room, or calming space, holds large bean bag chairs, weighted blankets and vests, noise-cancelling headphones, a sound machine and several calming activities and games.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The monks in their saffron robes have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Velvety cotton robes and slippers are also provided.—
Janice Wald Henderson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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Among their demands were requiring agents to remove masks, wear body cameras and obtain judicial warrants before entering private property, according to The Associated Press.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter's voice was likely cloned with an AI tool that creates convincing voice replicas and easily masks identities.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The design is lighter, brighter, and breezier, with signature billowing white curtains, surrealist design pieces, and 171 guest rooms and suites that feels as luxe as ever.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Pull furniture, curtains, and other items away from heat vents, registers, and radiators.—
Erin Huffstetler,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Cover-ups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover-ups. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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