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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  1. ignores
  2. hides
  3. covers
  4. explains
  5. justifies
Verb
  • So much is being disclosed that the borrower or tenant ignores everything.
    Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The second view—people can just move to cheaper cities, because the prosperous city is full up—also ignores basic economics.
    Richard McGahey, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of ignores
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  • Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.
    Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Deal or No Deal Island hides suitcases with more than $200M in prize money split between them.
    Peter White, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of hides
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  • Our list of online casinos with slot machine recommendations covers mobile-friendly sites.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Hugh McIntyre is a reporter who covers the music industry, with a particular focus on charts all around the world.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of covers
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  • That at least explains the offense, which had attrition on the offensive line and backfield, plus a couple of key losses at receiver because of off-field issues.
    Seth Emerson, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This explains why women tend to need those extra hours of sleep compared to men.
    Sofía Esquivel, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of explains
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  • This hypocrisy is rancid but irrelevant to those for whom the end justifies any means, including cold-blooded murder.
    Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The question has to be asked whether Neuer justifies that sort of salary going forward.
    Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of justifies
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papers over

paper-thin

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