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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
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The cloak and the other grave goods suggest that the Caral culture developed both advanced fishing technology and artistic techniques.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Jen Wang, Vogue, 27 May 2025
That’s a policy shortcut cloaked in political pride.
—Angelette C. Aviles, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
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Noun
For instance, forget the Vader helmet, that set is the first one to give Titans a cloak, which will be cool by itself.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The cloak and the other grave goods suggest that the Caral culture developed both advanced fishing technology and artistic techniques.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Tucked away in the corner of the Chateau Marmont garden on a sunny Friday afternoon, Eva Victor, cloaked in black, is telling me about stumbling, unwittingly, into comedy.
—Jen Wang, Vogue, 27 May 2025
That’s a policy shortcut cloaked in political pride.
—Angelette C. Aviles, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cloak
Noun
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Lovato, meanwhile, was a vision in her custom Vivienne Westwood wedding gown and cathedral-style veil.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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The bride completed the look with a long cathedral veil.—
Ilaria Perrotta,
Glamour,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Now, 5000+ free walker capes have been given away, which spark conversation, connection, and community.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The sleeveless dress incorporated a large statement bow at the neckline and a flowing silhouette with coordinated sheer cape.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Of course, the sister’s lives face greater disruption when the alien Stitch enters their lives disguised as a dog, sabotaging Nani’s desperate attempts to get her life in order.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Khare, 32, changed into an elaborate old man disguise, complete with a latex mask, in a nearby phone booth before entering the premiere as a guest, as revealed in her TikTok and Instagram videos.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Millions of low-cost devices for media streaming, in-vehicle entertainment, and video projection are infected with malware that turns consumer networks into platforms for distributing malware, concealing nefarious communications, and performing other illicit activities, the FBI has warned.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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On December 27, 1908, Boy Staunton (a literal boy, double-underlining Davies’s interest in archetypes) throws a snowball with a stone concealed in it at his friend Duncan.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Cobwebs surround a mower's engine shroud in the back of the garage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Publicly vilified for freezing during the massacre, Gerald, an ex-school resource officer, lives under a shroud of shame, questioning his will to survive.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The star ingredient, lady’s mantle, is packed with antioxidants to help calm inflammation (a major plus for breakouts and pimples), while ceramides work to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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That’s because during the planet’s formation about 4.5 billion years ago, some of the ruthenium that is locked inside Earth’s core originated from a different source than the small amount found in the mantle today.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Verb
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These threats masked any optimism from the U.S. and China continuing their trade talks.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 May 2025
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Luckily grad school was in person; we were masked and testing every week.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Though Polish presidential candidates often stand as individuals, rather than representatives of a party, there is little hiding their affiliations, and each major party historically endorses and campaigns for a candidate.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Ukraine was able to smuggle drones deep into Russia by hiding them in the tops of flatbed trucks, which parked near military bases before the drones lifted off to attack planes on the runway.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
2 June 2025
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“Cloak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cloak. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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