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as in disguising
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the federal agents masked their surveillance vehicle so that it looked like an ordinary moving van
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as in concealing
to keep secret or shut off from view
masked his real motives for wanting to see the house that was for sale
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Recent Examples of masking
Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But masking the smell with other ingredients, like essential oils or fragrances, may present another set of skin concerns.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Sure, there are other precautions that can help protect you from flu viruses—frequently washing your hands and masking up, to name a few—but the flu shot is one tool that should definitely be at the top of your list.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
The medical director said staff would, but only if patients requested masking.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The strain of masking for long periods can be exhausting, harming not only someone’s physical well-being but also their self-perception.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
While some can be great, too much can overwhelm your taste buds, masking the other flavors in your dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Cases of many respiratory diseases declined during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic because of relative social isolation from remote work and learning, as well as masking.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This playful weed gift candle makes a hilarious addition to any smoking space—and does the double duty of masking any post-sesh scents.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
But masking the smell with other ingredients, like essential oils or fragrances, may present another set of skin concerns.
—Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Sure, there are other precautions that can help protect you from flu viruses—frequently washing your hands and masking up, to name a few—but the flu shot is one tool that should definitely be at the top of your list.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Nov. 2024
The medical director said staff would, but only if patients requested masking.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The strain of masking for long periods can be exhausting, harming not only someone’s physical well-being but also their self-perception.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2024
While some can be great, too much can overwhelm your taste buds, masking the other flavors in your dish.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
Cases of many respiratory diseases declined during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic because of relative social isolation from remote work and learning, as well as masking.
—Judy Stone, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
This playful weed gift candle makes a hilarious addition to any smoking space—and does the double duty of masking any post-sesh scents.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masking
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And would that be a way of obscuring your past from yourself?Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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Amid the downpour that turned Interlagos into a battleground, painting the track in a chaotic gloss with puddles in the braking zones and spray obscuring vision, the two Frenchmen surprised the paddock and perhaps themselves.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Sanctuary follows Hunter, an eccentric American billionaire hiding in New Zealand.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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What was missed in almost all the reports covering Salt Typhoon was the FBI’s precise warning.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Conor Murray is a reporter covering trends in entertainment and culture.Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This legislation would ensure defendants can quickly end meritless, speech-suppressing lawsuits in federal court and recover their legal costs.Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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In this way, Bon upends conventional thought to ask what if concrete infrastructure supports nature rather than suppressing it?Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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