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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
Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Yesterday’s pangrams were cloaked, deadlock and deadlocked.
—New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Toward the bottom, there’s a strange and tiny figure in a dark cloak, walking.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
The Front Man sheds his Player 001 tracksuit and trades it for his signature black cloak and mask.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Designed to win over moderates and Northerners, the manifesto was cloaked in a reading of the U.S. Constitution that invoked Civil War-era theories of states’ rights.
—Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
Yesterday’s pangrams were cloaked, deadlock and deadlocked.
—New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloak
Noun
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The exclusion of frill makes these unfussy bridal gowns ideal for accessorizing with a piece of special jewelry or a statement veil.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2025
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There’s the requisite shot of a perfect toro nigiri, a thin veil of soy sauce glistening on top, or a close-up of a minimalist ceramic vase.—
Elena Clavarino,
Air Mail,
5 Apr. 2025
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Other highlights include the cape Bela Lugosi wore in the 1948 horror comedy film Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, costumes from The Wizard of Oz andoriginal concept art from Blade Runner and Total Recall.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Abdi was the first model down the runway, wearing a dramatic leopard-print cape: Bright bursts of color in sharp relief to the hall’s inky shadows.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, smugglers and bad actors are perpetually advancing their methods for disguising illicit goods, unsafe products and narcotics.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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However, alignment often feels top-down, like marching orders disguised as consensus.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Immigration advocates, attorneys and civil litigators are warning against the normalization of federal agents concealing their faces while detaining nonviolent students.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Passport wallets are a great way to keep your important documents, money and cards all organized and concealed for extra peace of mind both in the airport and while out on your next adventure abroad.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Before Lavin’s death shrouds the season’s homestretch in grief, the best dramatic beats come from Bomer, whose character gets some sweet scenes with a closeted young Mormon and one solid episode featuring Billie Lourd as Jerry’s long-estranged daughter.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Scientists have known since the 1990s that complex processes taking place in Earth's atmosphere because of climate change could reduce the density of the upper layers of the planet's gaseous shroud.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One career nadir was playing Batman in Joel Schumacher’s goofy, garish Batman Forever (1995) with Nicole Kidman and Chris O’Donnell—before George Clooney took up the mantle for 1997’s Batman & Robin and after Michael Keaton played the Dark Knight in 1989’s Batman and 1992’s Batman Returns.—
Time,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Penn Social is taking up the mantle and will be hosting the Harikaraoke band for their first karaoke post-Hill Country, next Wednesday, April 2nd.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But for those like Jack Quinn, the points he’s tallied in the last month shouldn’t mask the underwhelming first 60 games of the season.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But, instead of simply coating the offending zone in air freshener or lighting a candle to help mask the odor, learn how to address unwanted smells at the source.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rogers was found hiding under a bridge nearby and was arrested, authorities said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2025
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The shooter behind the 2023 Nashville elementary school attack that killed six people, including three children, had been obsessively planning it for years while hiding mental health issues from family and doctors, a police report released Wednesday reveals.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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