papers over

verb

Definition of papers overnext
present tense third-person singular of paper over
1
as in ignores
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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2
as in conceals
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 Synonyms for papers over
  1. ignores
  2. hides
  3. covers
  4. explains
  5. justifies
Verb
  • Tomás forbids it, but Paja, in the style of rebellious teens and younger siblings everywhere, ignores him.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If management ignores negative behavior, team members become frustrated and the work environment is destabilized, Price warns.
    Sally Percy, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
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  • 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
Verb
  • The Gracenote product offers a single application program interface, or API, that covers more than 150 different league and competitions.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For example, the 35% requirement covers the 2026 model year, but counts a carmaker’s 2026 models sold in 2025 and 2026.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of covers
Verb
  • The news, if true, is essentially a spoiler — and explains why nothing has been publicly confirmed.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The key for retailers, Brenner explains, lies in strategic timing.
    Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
Verb
  • Is there enough to hold a child’s interest that justifies its cost?
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The high lifetime value of traders justifies significant investment in sophisticated intermediation infrastructure.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of justifies
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