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)
Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Congress can begin the task of rebuilding Americans’ faith in the institution of the presidency by investigating and holding hearings on the extent of this cover-up.
—Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
The cover-up concerning former county employee Philip Tirabassi is so obvious while $364,000 was spent defending the administration’s actions in court when the settlement with Tiribassi was $83,675.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
The plan has proven solid enough for Valya’s faction to hold onto power for years but, however solid a cover-up, their reign might end soon.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
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So begins a roller-coaster collection of mishaps, cover-ups, and tense family dinners playing out in two parallel timelines.
—Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
Congress can begin the task of rebuilding Americans’ faith in the institution of the presidency by investigating and holding hearings on the extent of this cover-up.
—Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
The cover-up concerning former county employee Philip Tirabassi is so obvious while $364,000 was spent defending the administration’s actions in court when the settlement with Tiribassi was $83,675.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
The plan has proven solid enough for Valya’s faction to hold onto power for years but, however solid a cover-up, their reign might end soon.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024
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Lipton felt the lack of scoring, excitement and substantial press coverage combined to suppress local support.Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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There must be severe consequences for the concerted effort to suppress the public’s knowledge of Biden’s cognitive deficits.Robert J. Delahunty, National Review, 31 Dec. 2024
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The film’s key turn involves an anonymous, high-rolling prospective client spotting Ghada back in one of her old haunts and requesting her services, even though she’s left her old career behind in favor of a veil and a more straightforward religious path.Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
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While the Executive Branch pushes agencies to leverage private AI expertise, more and more information on how those AI models work will be cloaked in the nigh-impenetrable veil of government secrecy.Matthew Guariglia, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The pieces on display vary from dark cloaks to Rick Owens–inspired lunar boots to one fat-ass matte black biker helmet.Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2025
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For an offshore man of mystery and ill repute, a diplomatic post is a protective cloak that brings with it varying degrees of immunity, not to mention an alternative passport to travel and transact with; a new identity untethered from the past; and a noble (honorable, even) foil.Atossa Araxia Abrahamian Atossa Araxia Abrahamian, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Shrouds David Cronenberg’s body horror flick stars Vincent Cassel as Karsh, a businessman overwhelmed with grief at the death of his wife who builds a device — a high-tech shroud — to watch her body decompose in real-time.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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The 20th century saw the shrouds surrounding the mysteries of science and creation being pulled back to reveal a universe of incredible, awe-inspiring wonder.Ken Bridges, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Dec. 2024
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Make absolutely sure space heaters are off by pulling the plug from the outlet. Don't Use Them To Warm Clothing Or Bedding Electric blankets can be amazing in winter, but don't use your space heater to fill that role.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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In areas with ice accumulation, the NWS has recommended carrying a winter storm kit, which should include essentials such as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 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 17 Jan. 2025.
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