camouflaging

verb

present participle of camouflage
as in disguising
to change the dress or looks of so as to conceal true identity camouflaged the military camp as a native village

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Recent Examples of camouflaging Over decades, the tides shift surrounding sand while marine life, like algae, grows over the device, camouflaging it into the natural ocean environment. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 It can be used as a concealer, contour, or foundation, has medium coverage, is pore-blurring, texture-smoothing, and imperfection-camouflaging. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Don't Overlook the Finish For a novice home painter, going with a flat finish will afford the most forgiveness, camouflaging imperfections rather than drawing the eye to them. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 There is even a small cabinet positioned right above the washing machine, which keeps laundry detergent accessible while camouflaging the plastic bottle. — Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026 Woodbury’s world is full of misdirection, with sincerity masquerading as irony and the real camouflaging itself in the artificial. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 16 Mar. 2026 For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026 When asked about this tactic, Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said that the agency believes its employees are not camouflaging their identities. — NPR, 30 Oct. 2025 An additional photo shows a low shelter, barely tall enough to sit upright, covered in foliage camouflaging the family’s location. — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for camouflaging
  1. disguising
  2. concealing
  3. masking
  4. hiding
Verb
  • So the data could be disguising higher gas prices, with the Strait of Hormuz still largely closed.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Nail concealer is an alternative to traditional nail polish that helps improve nails while disguising imperfections.
    — Alexis Berger, InStyle, 25 July 2026
Definition of disguising
Verb
  • Laken Snelling had initially pleaded not guilty after a grand jury indicted her on several charges, including first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and concealing the birth of an infant.
    — Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The proud mom shared pictures of her and Green cuddling their little one in the hospital room, concealing the newborn’s face in the snaps.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of concealing
Verb
  • Many cope by masking or camouflaging — suppressing autistic traits in order to fit in.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The national averages, however, risk masking the legions in restrictive states still not accessing care.
    — David N. Hackney, STAT, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of masking
Verb
  • Rather than hiding from the toughest challenges, Hill confronted them head-on despite knowingly taking on some short-term pain and cost.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • With that $140, York bought himself a lifetime of punchlines at his expense and, presumably, years of hiding from the spotlight.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of hiding

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“Camouflaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/camouflaging. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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