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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
And the foundation appears to be lying to publishers about this—as well as masking the actual contents of its archives.
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Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2025
But those who’ve watched the Blackhawks on a nightly basis know Spencer Knight has been masking some familiar defensive deficiencies.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
While most scented soaps do a mediocre job of masking food smells with harsh, cheap fragrances, Naomi’s scrub neutralizes offending odors with bread-yeast enzymes, then leaves behind subtle, but incredibly luxurious notes of bergamot, black pepper, sandalwood, and ginger.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
Outside, the aroma of turmeric, cardamom, and garam masala mingles with the sweet haze of incense drifting down the street and masking the underworld accused of hiding just around the corner.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Any weeds or other plants that are killed by the frost will also be brown and lying on the ground, masking the location of your potatoes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
His video interspersed images of him walking the city with footage of immigration officials arresting people and cited his recent legislation banning federal law enforcement from masking their identities in California and greenlighting denser housing near transit hubs.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The Financial Times flagged deeper pressures beneath calm credit spreads, including rising payment-in-kind loan structures that may be masking borrower stress.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
In coffee, a small amount of salt can neutralize bitterness by affecting certain taste receptors on the tongue without masking flavor the way sugar and cream can.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
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These finishes will add depth while disguising imperfections.—
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It’s crouched like a tiger about to spring, cleverly disguising itself as on the verge of a recession so its prey—presumably all the economic experts telling us we’re headed to economic hell in a handbasket—will be caught off-guard.—
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Low was fined $106,000 for concealing payments between his tech nonprofit and actor Alec Baldwin.—
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You're required to disclose all assets, income sources and recent financial transactions during the bankruptcy process, and attempting to transfer property to friends or family before filing, concealing income or lying on your bankruptcy petition can have big repercussions.—
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The clip also showed soldiers camouflaging vehicles with green netting and raising a flag at an airbase in eastern Belarus, close to the Russian border.—
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When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities.—
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This International Dark Sky Park, located in southwest Texas, is about a six-hour drive from San Antonio, the nearest city, so there won't be much light pollution obscuring your views of the constellations.—
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Yet this focus on the moment of capture risks obscuring the more consequential lesson.—
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The couple — who are now one of the most watched of the season thanks to their double awards show appearances — were not shy about hiding their romance amidst the stars at the 2026 Golden Globes.—
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Laundry Machines Both your washing machine and dryer can be used to stow laundry, as well as other items that need hiding.—
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Emma Burleigh is a reporter at Fortune, covering success, careers, entrepreneurship, and personal finance.—
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Bedford said during the news conference that air traffic controllers continuing to work during the shutdown are covering longer hours and more days.—
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There’s plenty to like about both veteran pitchers and reason to believe that competing in a home run-suppressing environment will allow their attributes to play up.—
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Foulk argued Barrett was suppressing evidence by preventing the state from presenting certain tax returns and Illinois Department of Revenue testimony.—
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“Masking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/masking. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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