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masking

[mas-king, mah-sking] / ˈmæs kɪŋ, ˈmɑ skɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
hiding
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
in plain view obvious








Example Sentences

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According MarineTraffic data analysed by AFP on Friday, only nine commercial ships -- tankers, cargo vessels and container ships -- had been detected crossing the strait since Monday, with some intermittently masking their position.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

It was later found to made up with rolled-up A4 paper, brown masking tape, and string.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

That kind of market broadening is often viewed as a bullish signal—but the rotation turned violent in February, with muted moves in broader indexes sometimes masking sharper moves beneath the surface.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Davis and Head make strong impressions, masking the pedestrian, sometimes cornball dialogue.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

And then his face, leaning close to her, his smile masking his worry.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat