as in to suppress
to keep from being publicly known
the governor vainly tried to cover up the growing scandal
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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
that contrived burglary was just a cover-up for murder
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Recent Examples of cover (up)
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
In subsequent social media posts, Buck shared before and after photos of the cover-up.
—Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
But the defense suggested that an assortment of other people were involved in O'Keefe's death and a cover-up.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
Survivors in workplaces, politics and entertainment chose to speak publicly, often under their own names, about serial abuse and institutional cover-ups.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 19 Dec. 2025
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Nina Dobrev danced into 2026 wearing a parade of tiny loud luxury bikinis and matching cover-ups in a video shared on January 5.
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The lawsuit alleges that for more than a decade, beginning at least as early as January 2015, Pepsi and Walmart used their dominant positions in the beverage and grocery markets to suppress price competition.—
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The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.—
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View gallery - 6 images There are a bunch of dedicated devices that literally lift the veil of darkness to reveal a secret nocturnal world.—
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For years, Maryland’s sprawling nonprofit sector has operated behind a veil of secrecy that state leaders praise publicly but struggle to explain under scrutiny.—
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deals or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
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Partnership and teamwork can be real deal or can be cloaks for non-contributors if someone doesn’t see their pattern.—
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One man is covered with a bloody white shroud inside a body bag.—
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The opposition needs to offer a credible safe exit for these regime insiders, convincing them that the Islamic Republic is no longer their shield, but their shroud.—
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Quince Organic Airy Gauze Bed Blanket Complete the look of your hotel-worthy bed with a lightweight cotton bed blanket that can act as both an extra layer of warmth at night or the perfect oversized throw for afternoon naps, movie nights, and cozy mornings with your favorite book.—
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Amazon’s chart of best-selling throw blankets.—
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“Cover (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cover%20%28up%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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