1
as in to ignore
to dismiss as of little importance
the differences between the two factions are too great to be papered over in the name of party unity
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2
as in to conceal
to keep secret or shut off from view
the company tried to paper over its red ink, issuing assurances that it was still financially sound
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Recent Examples of paper over
Producers couldn’t go into the field to re-create moments to paper over gaps in emerging stories.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Such frustrations are felt while watching the film, and are only slightly papered over by the final dedication title card which spells out the film’s well-meaning mission quite bluntly.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
The door is papered over, and curtains are drawn over the front doors.
—Chris Crowley, Curbed, 15 July 2024
To its credit, the sheer entertainment value of Romulus is enough to paper over most of its weaknesses.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Such frustrations are felt while watching the film, and are only slightly papered over by the final dedication title card which spells out the film’s well-meaning mission quite bluntly.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
The door is papered over, and curtains are drawn over the front doors.
—Chris Crowley, Curbed, 15 July 2024
To its credit, the sheer entertainment value of Romulus is enough to paper over most of its weaknesses.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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The macOS users who ignore this warning do so at their own peril.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered a catastrophic stroke, a debilitating event meticulously concealed from the American public.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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But Hegseth's decision to conceal the settlement—choosing self-preservation over honesty—is disqualifying.—
Greg Kelly,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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Hilarity ensued, and, forgive the spoilers, things did not end up the way everyone may have wanted.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fassbender may be too obviously statuesque for real spycraft, but his performance of an agent cracking under the weight of existential turmoil is so hypnotic that one forgives the incongruous casting choice.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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While these are apt examples, what’s often overlooked is that behind all these innovations were likely to-do lists.—
Muqsit Ashraf,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The picnic area, which has tables, grills, and bathrooms, overlooks the ocean and is especially lovely.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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The results of the analysis are estimates, and they are limited by the presence of wildfire smoke partially obscuring satellites.—
Leanne Abraham,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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Theories about reasons for insufficient water supply have served as comforting fictions in recent days, obscuring the far scarier reality: California is facing a level of wildfire threat beyond any in its history, the kind that overwhelms our usual definitions of preparedness.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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Honoring your own culture An effective way to navigate these conversations is by explaining to your child that their friend's hairstyle is a way of honoring their culture—and that your child can celebrate their own culture, too.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
14 Jan. 2025
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Its location right on the edge of Central Park, the fact that it's furnished, and has access to luxurious building amenities explains some of that figure.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-326-5502 Andrew Sheeler covers California’s unique political climate for The Sacramento Bee.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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Although the inner-motivation stuff is well covered, those who admire Warren’s acumen within the music industry could wish the running time was just a little more padded, to cover some side angles that aren’t much addressed.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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