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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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
Officials paper over the gaps with meetings and pronouncements.
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Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
Jimmy Kimmel papers over silences, or throws to Guillermo if need be.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 May 2024
Perhaps the United States can paper over these divisions with strong economic growth.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
Random chance has largely papered over those negatives so far this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Philip Zelikow, Foreign Affairs, 12 Dec. 2023
Jimmy Kimmel papers over silences, or throws to Guillermo if need be.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 3 May 2024
Perhaps the United States can paper over these divisions with strong economic growth.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2024
Random chance has largely papered over those negatives so far this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paper over
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Kimberly Clausing, a former Treasury Department official in the Biden administration and a UCLA professor of tax law, said the GOP will probably overestimate the revenue from tariffs and ignore the negative economic impact of the duties.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Speaking with SiriusXM, Gramm lamented that Foreigner’s request to have its original members perform a medley of greatest hits was ignored — instead, younger artists Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato, as well as friend of the group Sammy Hagar, were chosen to perform on their behalf.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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That never happened, and the agency concealed the identities of the companies in the report.Max Blau, ProPublica, 14 Nov. 2024
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With the mall purchase, the property owner, realtor and would-be developer also began publicly using an alias — Fabio de la Cruz — to conceal his wealth and protect his family's safety when traveling abroad to his and his wife's home countries.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Nov. 2024
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More from Personal Finance: Thanksgiving meals are expected to be cheaper in 2024 Could Trump reinstate forgiven student debt?Lorie Konish, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check What does Spirit Airlines' bankruptcy mean for you? 5 ways to tackle your credit card debt before the holidays Want to have your credit card debt forgiven?Kate Gibson, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Super Bowl contender hiding in plain sight Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million contract in early 2019 in what was a record deal at the time.David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But Bill Belichick has nothing in particular to offer when journalists ask about coaches hiding the effects of the disease.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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One guest bedroom doubles as an office with a custom desk and a Murphy bed, but perhaps the best part of the residence is the terrace overlooking all of Verbier.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Equally important but often overlooked are self-awareness and empathy, two traits that shape how people interact with others and respond to challenges.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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For example, Private Relay obscures your IP address while browsing the web using Safari.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, President Biden won both, but his advantage in the popular vote and Electoral College obscured how close the election was.Jared Gans, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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And, as a clinical social worker explains this morning, the problem is only getting worse.Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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More:Operation Lone Star explained: What's happening in Eagle Pass, Texas?John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Beck Andrew Salgado covers trending topics in the Austin business ecosystem for the American-Statesman.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Reporter Maritza Dominguez covers Mesa, Gilbert and Queen Creek and can be reached at [email protected] or 480-271-0646.Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Paper over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paper%20over. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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