as in shroud
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
under the veil of descending darkness the thieves began their operation
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
a thicket of bushes veils the private beach from the road
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as in to shroud
to surround or cover closely
morning fog veiled the fields
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Recent Examples of veil
Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The base’s location was carefully guarded until 2013, when Chuck Hagel, then the defense secretary, lifted the veil of secrecy.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S.
Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
In his work, a veil of purposefulness hides the despair.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
The base’s location was carefully guarded until 2013, when Chuck Hagel, then the defense secretary, lifted the veil of secrecy.
—Yan Zhuang, New York Times, 15 May 2025
Verb
Halle Berry Halle Berry shows off her skin in a striped see-through gown, plus a Jennifer Behr veiled fascinator.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
There were veiled references to the American positions throughout the conference, though delegates were reluctant to openly criticize the U.S.
Later, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke of the futility of seeking to turn the clock back to a world that no longer exists.
—Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veil
Noun
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For a crop of ambitious Democrats, the shroud of secrecy surrounding former President Joe Biden’s health has become an opportunity to break with party leadership.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
24 May 2025
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One of her sons, 11-year-old Yusuf, his head heavily bandaged, screamed in grief as the shroud of his younger sibling was parted to show his face.—
Mohammad Jahjouh,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Phineas and Ferb is officially returning to the Disney Channel after wrapping its fourth season in 2015.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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Compression refers to wrapping an elastic bandage to compress and reduce swelling in a dedicated area, like the ankle or calf.—
Novant Health,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Six Runners will be available at launch, yet the recent alpha only featured four: Locus (a tanky soldier type), Glitch (a hacker who can disrupt entire teams), Void (a sneaky character with camo cloak and other tricks), and Blackbird (a scout who can reveal where nearby Runners are).—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
9 June 2025
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For a car like the Alpine A110, which doesn’t have to set speed records, the trade-offs are less acute, which is perhaps why de Meo told Autocar that the A110 EV (pictured above under a cloak) would actually be lighter.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The idea is simple: guests hide small rubber ducks around the ship for others to find.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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You could be owed part of $95 million settlement May 8, 2025 4:54 PM Read Next National Fashion Nova owes customers $2.4 million after hiding negative reviews, feds say January 30, 2025 5:37 PM Read Next National Robitussin sued over non-drowsy claims.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Meticulously designed, the impressive home is set on a secluded estate enveloped by exquisite gardens, concealed from public view to ensure total privacy.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Though the two shows are quite distinct, Wilford, who is curating her final show for MoCA after moving to the Memphis Art Museum in January, hopes viewers will be able to envelop themselves in each.—
DOUGLAS MARKOWITZ,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The raw data obscures just how substantial and prolonged the downfall of the little guy in the NBA has been.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2025
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Complicating matters further are sophisticated networks of onshore and offshore actors who facilitate illicit operations by obscuring catch data, obfuscating labor abuses, and lobbying to maintain lax regulations, according to C4ADS.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Butterfly ginger is reliably hardy in zones 8 to 10 and can successfully be overwintered in zone 7 gardens beneath a heavy blanket of mulch.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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These two neutral blankets feature a design inspired by Rachel’s iconic staircase.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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“Veil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veil. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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