1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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Recent Examples of paper over
His speech about moving forward and feeling proud of his players sounds about right, a PR attempt designed to paper over the past and create space for a new Hernandez-less Patriots.
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Alam skillfully demonstrates how the notion of entitlement papers over the gap between the fantasy of the American dream and the reality of American life.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
Officials paper over the gaps with meetings and pronouncements.
—Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
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Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024
Alam skillfully demonstrates how the notion of entitlement papers over the gap between the fantasy of the American dream and the reality of American life.
—Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2024
Officials paper over the gaps with meetings and pronouncements.
—Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
See all Example Sentences for paper over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Spider-Man is too big a property, with far too much potential and too many fantastic stories to tell, for Sony to ignore the value of any property for long, regardless of the shelving of the SSU for now.Mark Hughes, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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For someone to single out sports betting as uniquely damaging is disingenuous and ignores the broader context of how Americans allocate discretionary income.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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That gorgeous cabinet is concealing a 5.25-inch high excursion woofer and a pair of 2.25-inch full range drivers, with 120W of amplification.Brad Moon, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Things like under-bed lighting, concealed speakers and charging stations, and foot-of-the-bed TV chests will keep electronics out of view.Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fans might therefore be forgiven for wondering whether Meet Me at the Lake is in fact on its way to Netflix or not.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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After those eye-catching looks, you would be forgiven for not clocking Felicity Jones‘ recent appearance at the Los Angeles premiere of The Brutalist as being the newest example of the red carpet craze.Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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But, of course, around them hiding in forests and hills and woods are the infected.Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The alleged cheaters in France used simple techniques to conceal their cameras, like hiding the devices in their clothing, but much more robust options exist on the open market.Ben Dowsett, WIRED, 10 Dec. 2024
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Set in an old Victorian castle, which is pretty cool in and of itself, the property overlooks the stunning Lake Mohonk and boasts spacious rooms that are truly accommodating for families.Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Notably, Cowboy Carter was overlooked in the 2024 Country Music Association Awards nominations, which triggered conversations about inclusivity within the country music industry, but also expanded visibility for Black Country artists.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Rasche, somewhat challenging his Succession corporate-hanger-on image, opts for a genial warmth that obscures emotional absence.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Wedding Bells In August, engagement rumors began swirling when Gomez posted a mirror selfie that seemingly obscured an engagement ring on her finger with some pink love heart emojis.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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This may explain the presence of the porcelain bowl fragment found on Mount Zion.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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The star explained that exercising routinely was necessary because her body had to be conditioned for the flying stunts.Latoya Gayle, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Sasha Hupka covers county government and elections for The Arizona Republic.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Fix the Court, a nonprofit organization registered under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS, reported on tax forms covering fiscal 2023 paying Gabe Roth, its director, a salary of $168,100.Gabe Kaminsky, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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