COVERED (UP) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

covered (up)

verb

past tense of cover (up)

as in suppressed

to keep from being publicly known the governor vainly tried to cover up the growing scandal

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Tests between -112°F and 68°F showed no exothermic peaks associated with water crystallization, indicating that ice formation was suppressed in the hydrogel.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 147 drones of various types in its latest barrage, of which 111 were shot down or otherwise suppressed.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

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covered (up)

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