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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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
But would that simply paper over a situation that requires an addition, one that wouldn’t increase Alvarez’s risk of injury?
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Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Her fierce intelligence helps paper over some of the screenplay’s rougher transitions, and even lends a measure of legibility to Sylvia’s sudden coldness.
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Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
But many residents worry that the festive mood and infrastructure works risk papering over the security crisis that still affects their daily lives.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Social Security faces a looming financing shortfall that no peripheral reform can paper over.
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Teresa Ghilarducci,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Her fierce intelligence helps paper over some of the screenplay’s rougher transitions, and even lends a measure of legibility to Sylvia’s sudden coldness.
—
Natalia Winkelman,
Variety,
16 June 2026
But many residents worry that the festive mood and infrastructure works risk papering over the security crisis that still affects their daily lives.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Social Security faces a looming financing shortfall that no peripheral reform can paper over.
—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for paper over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Swift will either ignore the noise as usual, or smile at the absurdity as a secure, proud childless cat lady.
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Not only were the rules misapplied, according to an expert referee with years of elite experience, but similar plays during this tournament have been ignored.
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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But an airline passenger in Indianapolis was caught using a peanut butter jar to conceal something altogether more concerning.
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Shoppers note that the shorts are roomy and don’t bunch up, and that the elastic waistband is forgiving even while bloated.
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Debt settlement can negatively affect your credit score, and forgiven debt may have tax implications in some situations.
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For loungability there’s a king bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, a fireplace and theater seats.
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When Fluffy failed to come out of hiding after 24 hours, Melissa Kirby and her husband began making and posting missing cat posters around their neighborhood.
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In fact, Smith has long argued that the NFL has overlooked Black candidates at those positions because of racial bias.
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Darrell said that’s an opportunity the company can no longer afford to overlook.
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While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
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Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Witnesses expressed shock over the incident, with one man arriving to his Walmart to shop and finding the parking lot covered in crime scene tape.
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The technology has drawn public controversy since Detroit first signed a contract covering certain police precincts in 2020, and again in late 2022.
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