curtains 1 of 2

noun

Definition of curtainsnext
plural of curtain
1
as in drapes
pieces of cloth hung to darken, decorate, or divide a room the kittens keep climbing the curtains

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2
as in death
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities it'll be curtains for us if we're caught

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curtains

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of curtain
as in hides
to keep secret or shut off from view she dropped her head in shame and curtained her face with her hair

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtains
  1. death
  2. hides
  3. fate
  4. demise
  5. passing
  6. covers
  7. sleep
  8. doom
Noun
  • Her official cause of death has yet to be released.
    Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Gun violence:Guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens in the US, report says How many mass shootings have taken place in 2024?
    Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of death
Verb
  • On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
  • On the left side, there’s a multifunction button next to the main speaker unit, while on the right, there are power and volume controls and a rubber hatch that hides the USB-C port on the module that rests behind your ear.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of hides
Noun
  • The fate of those who were moved to home confinement during the pandemic, when covid was spreading rapidly through jails and prisons, has been of particular concern to activists in recent weeks.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In a strange twist of fate, the transfer to Leicester went through on the Monday in August when head coach Ange Postecoglou and his Spurs side arrived at King Power Stadium for the two clubs’ opening game of the season, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
    Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of fate
Noun
  • Global fear and loathing of Islamism is preventing a genuine wave of celebration over the demise of a butcher.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Not waiting for predators to leave the area before birthing may also play a role in a newborn fish’s demise.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of demise
Noun
  • Well, this is a terrorist organization and group, but this is not going to be just a passing of power and authority.
    CBS News, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Junior quarterback Noah Grubbs threw for 209 yards on 14-of-24 passing, and Lake Mary scored all three of its touchdowns on the ground.
    Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of passing
Verb
  • Amber Love Bond is a journalist who covers all things food and beverage.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Gustavo Castillo is an engineer who covers the future of mobility and autonomous vehicles.
    Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of covers
Noun
  • Many executives pride themselves on functioning with just three to four hours of sleep and often rush through meals, opting for high-fat, high-sugar foods.
    Basel Ramlawi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Flow Space consulted with sleep experts and doctors to shed light on all of the sleep changes your body experiences in your 40s and during menopause.
    Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of sleep
Noun
  • But rather than dilute the scare factor, the humor makes the sense of doom only more pitiless and Orlok’s plans for Ellen more spine-chilling.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Yet even with his warnings of certain doom, plenty of other players want to take the risk and try their hand at winning billions.
    Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of doom
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