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as in veil
something that covers or conceals like a piece of cloth
the cloak of mystery that surrounds the royal family
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as in cape
a sleeveless garment worn so as to hang over the shoulders, arms, and back
threw a cloak around his shoulders
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as in to disguise
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity
the outlaw nation had cloaked its chemical weapons plant as a fertilizer factory
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as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
cloaked their military maneuvers from the outside world
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Recent Examples of cloak
Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Is finding a way to effectively use cloaks infinitely harder problem?
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Through the simple, economical gesture of cloaking the statues with patterned fabric, Minaya gives visibility to people who were affected by the colonizers and points to the violence of the past.
—María Elena Ortiz, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Slipping on his curmudgeon cloak, Maher then proceed stick it to the Governor over the number of inspections the host’s new roof required.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
Is finding a way to effectively use cloaks infinitely harder problem?
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
That’s a problem with the settlement since college athletes’ NIL deals with third parties that exceed $600 can face independent review to ensure those deals aren’t pay-for-play arrangements cloaked as NIL deals.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Through the simple, economical gesture of cloaking the statues with patterned fabric, Minaya gives visibility to people who were affected by the colonizers and points to the violence of the past.
—María Elena Ortiz, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloak
Noun
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Assuming Sinners can pierce the veil separating prestige and commerce, the film’s strongest plays will likely come in the craft categories.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Melania Trump wears black veil to Pope Francis' funeral as President Trump dons blue suit As the president's second term in office passes the 100-day mark, here is a closer look at the first lady's lookbook.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For opening night of Good Night, and Good Luck at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on April 3, Lopez stunned in a strapless black gown with a plunging neckline with a lightly colored caftan cape that flowed down to an elaborate train.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Children and teens in red capes and superhero poses on brightly-colored flyers and pamphlets are making their way to families at resource fairs and special events scheduled throughout Lake County this month.—
Yadira Sanchez Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The system would try to ensure these deals are not disguising pay-for-play arrangements.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 May 2025
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In August, another tried to disguise 1,220 packages of meth as watermelons, with each round package wrapped in paper and painted two shades of green to mimic the fruit.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested by FBI agents last week, charged with obstruction of justice and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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She was also charged with concealing an individual to prevent discovery and arrest.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Cardinals from across the globe will soon gather under a shroud of secrecy at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City to decide who will lead the Catholic Church and guide 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The floors of the Indonesian Hospital in the city were covered in blood, with bodies wrapped in shrouds laying on the floor in hallways.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Past generations have fought for and won big gains; new generations must take up the mantle and push further.—
Barbara Boxer,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Those looking for continuity and a pope to take the mantle from Francis and lead in a similar scope should be aware of Pietro Parolin, who's currently the Vatican Secretary of State; or Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, president of the Italian Episcopal Conference.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As an injection, however, the anti-inflammatory drug can mask pain and injuries that could otherwise prevent a horse from competing. Injections of betamethasone, which come in a form called betamethasone acetate, are allowed up to 14 days before a race.—
Matt Moret,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This may have been a result of limited social contact due to social distancing, masking, school closures and lockdown measures, which reduced the spread of disease overall.—
Annette Regan,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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Liv is forced to break up with her human fiancé, Major (Robert Buckley) to avoid infecting him, and becomes estranged from her best friend and roommate Peyton (Aly Michalka), hiding her new zombie nature from both.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the cause of the odor is often hidden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Cloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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