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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
This would have reset the age of lunar rocks, masking the moon's true age.
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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to masking submarine signatures, navies could make greater use of inexpensive underwater drones, or uncrewed underwater vehicles.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.
—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
Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 18 Dec. 2024
In addition to masking submarine signatures, navies could make greater use of inexpensive underwater drones, or uncrewed underwater vehicles.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Dec. 2024
Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for masking
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Smothered in clouds, this House of the Dragon valley provides perfect, obscuring aerial cover for anyone who might happen to be wandering around in the wilderness and stumbles into a dragon that went rogue decades ago.Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2024
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However, the relentless pursuit of RTO may be a costly distraction, obscuring deeper issues such as workforce reductions and the evolving nature of work, particularly with the rise of artificial intelligence, that are hindering corporate performance.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2024
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Matt Craig is a reporter based in Los Angeles covering the business of Hollywood, entertainment, sports and gaming for Forbes.Matt Craig, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.Simon Johnson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Ice protects fish eggs by suppressing winds and waves that can stir up the sediment, reducing the number of fish that hatch in the spring.Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
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His approach promises a more collaborative regulatory framework, fostering innovation rather than suppressing it.Leeor Shimron, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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