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
But Lutnick's optimism papered over unanswered questions that importers have about China's promises.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Cassidy Jones, senior visitation program manager at the National Parks Conservation Assn., told Michael that cuts to the parks are tangible and will directly affect visitors’ experience over the coming months, despite efforts by leadership at the Department of the Interior to paper over the cracks.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Congress later papered over the conflict by voting to give Lincoln the authority for the war’s duration.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
During the delousing, the restaurant’s front windows were papered over so that the mandatory public health closure notice was not visible to the public (or investors).
—John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 June 2025
Cassidy Jones, senior visitation program manager at the National Parks Conservation Assn., told Michael that cuts to the parks are tangible and will directly affect visitors’ experience over the coming months, despite efforts by leadership at the Department of the Interior to paper over the cracks.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
Congress later papered over the conflict by voting to give Lincoln the authority for the war’s duration.
—Molly Redden, ProPublica, 23 May 2025
During the delousing, the restaurant’s front windows were papered over so that the mandatory public health closure notice was not visible to the public (or investors).
—John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Having said that, beachgoers have already been ignoring signs and fencing to get to the beach, especially on weekends.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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Similarly, while some food stamp provisions remain, the narrative ignores the potential for reduced access for others, including children and pregnant women, under changes to eligibility.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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Hiding your number conceals it from everyone, including friends, family, and coworkers who have your number saved on their device, so there is a chance the call might go unanswered.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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These methods conceal the user’s real card number and give the payment network control over spending caps, merchant lists and transaction permissions.—
Darko Pavic,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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On the other side, Israel’s demolition and occupation of much of Gaza has made Palestinians all the less willing to reconcile with and forgive Israel.—
DANIEL BYMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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Part of the cost of replacing lead lines in New London is being covered by a $6.9 million federal loan, a portion of which will be forgiven.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
28 July 2025
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More recently, Geran variants painted black with special material to hide from radar fly higher and with tortuous routes to evade Ukrainian defense teams.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Old tires and tarps give all sorts of pests a place to hide.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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Through intimate and silent visuals, the film explores the quiet resilience of those who are overlooked.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
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For instance, receiving a recognition award at an annual meeting typically does little to nothing to counteract the experience of being overlooked and dismissed on the daily.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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By the time of totality at 3:20 p.m., dense clouds obscured the view, with an eerie darkness and a golden horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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He was either shrouded in haze (the gasps of the fog machine eventually became indistinguishable from the vapor being collectively exhaled by the crowd) or obscured by low-angle backlighting.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Malone explained that over time, however, your brain adapts by adding more adenosine receptors, which makes caffeine less effective at the same dose.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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These loans are designed to help cover educational expenses not met by scholarships, grants or federal student aid.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
26 July 2025
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It’s covered in a montage bathed in the gorgeous greens and blues of the Upstate New York landscape, and bursting with a kind of joyful spontaneity.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
26 July 2025
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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